Coach Chesswick
Recent win: what stood out and how to build on it
In the latest win, you showed strong initiative, good piece activity, and solid king safety. You developed smoothly, castled to activate your rooks, and kept pressure on your opponent with coordinated pieces. Your ability to maintain momentum in a fast game helped you finish the encounter on time, which is a valuable edge in bullet play.
- Keep leveraging open files: your rooks and queen worked well together when lines opened up. Continue coordinating rook activity with timely queen and minor piece support.
- Maintain tempo: your pace helped you convert pressure into a win. Practice quick, principled decisions and avoid overcalculating in the heat of the clock.
- Be mindful of trades: while exchanges can simplify, avoid trades that relieve your opponent’s defense unless you gain a clear, concrete advantage.