Coach Chesswick
Hi Dmitrii, here’s your personalized training report
1. Strengths to keep nurturing
- Dynamic piece play. In many of your recent wins (e.g. against beckettchess) you willingly sacrificed pawns to seize the initiative. This is a healthy approach that often rewards you with attacking chances.
- Tactical alertness. Your combinations 21.Nf6+!! and 24.g6! in the game below show sharp calculation under time pressure.
- Confidence in double-edged positions. You rarely shy away from complications and that keeps opponents on the back foot.
2. Main improvement areas
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Opening choice consistency
You switch between Pirc, Modern, Sicilian and 1.h4 systems within the same session. While variety is good, at 2200-level it is more efficient to master a compact repertoire first. Pick one defence against 1.e4 and 1.d4 each and study the typical pawn structures. -
King safety & prophylaxis
Several losses stem from neglecting shields around your monarch (e.g. 23…Bc3+ and 35…Bf6# in your game versus BTLBLUES). Add the habit “What are my opponent’s checks, captures, threats?” each move – especially before advancing flank pawns like g- and h-pawns. -
Endgame technique
Time-forfeits and conversions (losses on moves 40-45) suggest you feel less comfortable once queens are off. Dedicate two study sessions per week to rook-and-pawn endings and practical endgames with one minor piece each. -
Clock management
Three recent defeats were on time in equal or winning positions. Set a checkpoint (e.g. 1:40 remaining) where you consciously slow down and keep ≥30 seconds for every 10 moves. Practise with an increment to build the habit.
3. Targeted drills for the next 14 days
- Play 30 puzzles/day filtered by theme “fork & double attack”.
- Solve 10 “hard mode” rook endgame studies from Dvoretsky’s Endgame Manual.
- Analyse, without engine, the critical moments of the annotated game below; only afterward compare with Stockfish.
4. Annotated recent win
(Replay & add your own comments)
5. Progress trackers
Your current personal bests: 2563 (2023-08-29)
See when you perform best:
and6. Weekly focus summary
• Week 1: Solidify chosen openings, review 15 master games in those lines.
• Week 2: Endgame & time-management drills; aim for 0 losses on time in 20 games.
Tip: Keep a notebook of critical moments; revisit them each Sunday.
Good luck & enjoy the journey!
CoachBot 🤖