claretiano2018 WCM

Hi claretiano2018! 👋

You have climbed to 2051 (2024-08-28) by playing lively, imaginative chess. Below is feedback distilled from your most recent games (King’s Indian win vs. bourgeau3125, Sicilian loss vs. WarIIn2, etc.).

What you are already doing well

• Dynamic pawn storms. In several wins (e.g. 18.h4 vs. Bourgeau3125, 14.b5 vs. LaercioF) you seized space on the wing and kept the initiative.
• Tactical alertness. The sequence 37.Nxd6!–46.Rxh5# showcased excellent calculation under time pressure.
• Resourcefulness in bad positions. Even when material down (Slav vs. urribah) you posed problems and converted the time-edge.

Main themes to address

1. Time management. Three of your last five losses were on the clock. Build a habit of decision tiers:
   • Book / obvious moves in <5 s.
   • Critical positions earn up to 30 s.
   • Bank at least 45 s for a likely endgame.
   Practise with 5 + 5 or 3 + 2 to ingrain the rhythm.
2. Sicilian Alapin defence. Both WarIIn2 and DarkRiolu played 2.c3. Against WarIIn2 you drifted (…e6/…d6/…Nb6) and were crushed on f7. Consider switching to the reliable line 2…d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 or study the 2…Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.d4 d6 structures.
3. Early queen adventures. In the Nimzo-Indian loss you spent tempi with …Qe8–e7–d7; in the Budapest you allowed Qxa1. Ask yourself “Does my queen move create ≥2 threats?” If not, develop another piece.
4. Handling gambits as Black. The Fajarowicz Budapest (2…e5 3.dxe5 Ne4) is sharp, and one slip cost a rook. Either deepen your preparation or adopt the mainline 2…e6.

Opening snapshot

Action plan for the next two weeks

• Play a mini-match (10 games) where you must keep 20 s on the clock at move 30.
• Watch one short video or read an article on the ideal setup vs. Alapin; drill it vs. computer until you can play the first eight moves blindly.
• Solve 15 tactics a day focused on discovered attacks and the motif zwischenzug—both appeared repeatedly in your games.
• Review every queen move you make: write down its purpose in one sentence; if you cannot, the move is probably premature.

Nice tactic to remember

The finish of your last win:

Your activity patterns

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Keep going!

You are very close to 2000+ stability. Patch the specific opening gaps and manage your clock, and the rating gain will follow. Enjoy the journey and good luck in your next games!