Sarvinoz Kurbonboeva WGM

What you’re doing well

• You manage blitz time pressure with a flexible approach, switching between solid setups like the London System and sharper lines from the Indian Game to adapt to different opponents quickly.
• Your piece development is purposeful, and you actively place rooks and minor pieces on active squares, creating practical chances even when the clock is tight.
• You’re comfortable entering dynamic, mixed positions where you can press for initiative rather than default to purely safe, passive play. This helps keep your games interesting and forces opponents to react.

Focus areas to improve

• Strengthen opening plans after the first phase. In blitz, it’s easy to drift into unrelated piece maneuvers; aim for a clear middlegame plan based on your chosen opening (for example, typical pawn breaks and target squares).
• Improve endgame conversion, especially rook endgames and minor piece endings. Practice common rook endings with a passed pawn to convert more chances in blitz.
• Boost tactics recognition and quick calculation. Regular short tactical drills can help you spot forcing moves and material-improving ideas before time trouble hits.
• Time management in critical moments. Develop a simple pre-move plan for typical middlegame transitions to avoid rushed decisions when the clock is low.

Practical plan for the next two weeks

• Daily practice: solve 15–20 tactical puzzles focused on common blitz motifs (pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and endgame technique) to sharpen quick decision-making.
• Opening refinement: pick 1–2 main lines for your go-to openings (London System and Indian Game) and memorize typical middlegame plans and pawn breaks. Use short sessions to review model plans and typical responses.
• Endgame drills: work on rook endings with one rook and multiple pawns on each side. Start from simplified positions and emphasize activity and passed pawns.
• Post-game review: after each blitz session, note one concrete improvement and one recurring mistake to address in the next round.

Opening and endgame notes

You’re showing promise with London System and Indian Game ideas. Strengthen a few concrete middlegame plans for these families so you have reliable routes when opponents counter aggressively. For quick reference, focus on these guiding ideas:

• London System: develop calmly with Bf4, e3, Bd3, and solid kingside safety. Look for central breaks such as e4 or c4 to challenge symmetry and create active chances.
• Indian Game: control the center with piece activity first, keeping a flexible plan to respond to ...d5 or ...c5 breaks. Maintain king safety while preparing timely breaks.

Mini drills you can try

• Two short blitz games per day with a fixed opening choice. After each game, write one concrete plan you would pursue in the next game from a similar position.
• Take 5 minutes per day to review a recent critical moment from your last 3 blitz games and identify one better plan or tactical idea you missed.
• Do 3–5 quick rook-ending scenarios (one rook against rooks with pawns) to strengthen endgame conversion.

Progress reminders

Consistency and deliberate practice will pay off in blitz. Keep a simple note after each session about one improvement and one thing to avoid next time.