Caio da Fonseca Lampoglia

What you’re doing well in blitz

You generate active play and keep your opponent under pressure in the middlegame. When the position sharpens, you look for tactical chances and don’t shy away from complicated lines, which helps you seize the initiative in dynamic games. Your ability to coordinate pieces and create practical threats persists even in longer, messier positions, which is a strong sign of resilience under time pressure.

Key areas to improve

• Time management in blitz: you sometimes spend too long on long variations or deep calculations. Practice a time budget per move and aim to reach a critical decision point earlier, leaving a few minutes for tactics at the endgame.
• Endgame technique: several games reach simplified endings where precise method matters. Focus on rook endgames, king activity, and common pawn endings to convert more draws or wins from pressing positions.
• Pattern recognition and prophylaxis: in some losses, you faced sudden threats or traps. Build a small set of quick checks you run through every move to identify opponent plans and protect against them.
• Opening consistency: blitz benefits from a compact, reliable repertoire. Consider adopting 1–2 solid openings and knowing the typical middlegame plans and pawn structures they lead to, so you can decide faster and play with confidence.

Practical practice plan

• Time-budget drills: in practice games, allocate a fixed amount of time for the first 15 moves and practice sticking to it.
• Endgame focus: weekly, study or drill 2 rook endings and 2 common pawn endings to improve practical conversion.
• Tactical training: solve 15–20 quick tactical puzzles daily, emphasizing forced sequences, forks, and back-rank ideas to sharpen immediate calculation.
• Opening consolidation: choose a small two-opening repertoire and review the typical middlegame plans and common traps to avoid early pitfalls.

Post-game review tips

After each blitz game, note three turning points: moments you successfully pressed, moments you missed a change in the position, and a safer alternative to any risky line. Use these notes to guide quick, repeatable improvements rather than trying to overhaul your play all at once.

Optional openings notes

It can help to anchor your blitz with a compact, reliable set of openings. If you’d like, I can propose a simple two-pawn structures-based repertoire aligned with your style and offer quick plans for the middlegame in those lines.

Placeholder for personalized links or resources can be added here if you want to connect this coaching note to profiles, opening references, or example games.