clumsy2022 WFM

Hi clumsy2022!

Great job climbing past 2108 (2025-04-21) recently and scoring convincing wins such as the one against ordinateur01. Below is a summary of what you are already doing well, followed by three concrete improvement areas and a weekly training plan.

What’s working well

• Tactical alertness. In several games you spotted mating nets or material‐winning shots quickly.
  
  (vs. Ordinateur01) shows crisp calculation in time pressure.
• Comfort in Ruy Lopez structures. With White you handle both Classical and Jaenisch lines smoothly, often emerging with the bishop pair and long-term pressure.
• Practical fighting spirit. Even when down material (e.g. against beri75) you keep pieces active and create chances, a valuable practical skill.

Areas to focus on next

1. Time management & Zeitnot.
   Four of your last six losses (e.g. vs. TakesTakeSandMate, DrLele) were on time in roughly equal positions.
   • Aim to reach move 25 with ≥50 % of your clock; build an early “time buffer” by making straightforward opening moves in ≤10 s.
   • Use the 2-second increment: pre-move obvious recaptures and checks only when the tactic is forced.
2. Handling the Alapin & other Anti-Sicilians as Black.
   In the loss to mohammad moghadas jafari (B22) your setup …Nf6–…d6 allowed e5/d5 forks and an exposed king.
   • Study the main line 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5! 3.exd5 Qxd5 returning the pawn with rapid development.
   • Alternative: the solid …e6 & …d5 French-style structure keeps the center closed and is easier to play.
3. French Tarrasch & Caro-Kann pawn-grabs as White.
   Early g-pawn pushes (g4, h4) created weaknesses that opponents exploited (see loss vs. winer20000 and superdupertruper).
   • Before launching a wing pawn, ask: “What happens after …c5 or …f6?” If the center can open, postpone the pawn storm.
   • Replay model games by Alekhine & Short in the French Tarrasch to see how they combine central pressure with later kingside play.

7-day micro training plan

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Keep it up!

You already show strong tactical vision and creativity. By tightening your clock control and polishing a few key openings, breaking the 2200 barrier is very realistic this season. Good luck and enjoy the journey!