Chouchanik Airapetian WFM

Hi Chouchanik!

Your profile shows a solid foundation in Daily chess (≈ 2054 (2022-04-19)) and an adventurous attacking style. Below is a concise review of recent games, followed by concrete, prioritised suggestions.

Key Strengths

• Opening Initiative – You consistently steer the game into sharp e4-e5 positions (Evans Gambit, Scotch, Urusov) where quick piece activity matters. The recent win against mewtwo2017 illustrates how fast development and tactical ideas such as Nxf7/Nxg6 yielded material and the attack.
• Tactical Alertness – Your eye for forks, pins and between-moves is evident. Example: 11.Nxg6! in the Urusov game exploited loose dark squares and overloaded Black’s queen.
• Endgame Technique (when on the board!) – In the Pelikan/Sveshnikov win you converted an outside passed pawn with calm king activity, showing that you understand simplified positions once time is available.

Fastest Improvements (next 2 weeks)

1. Time Management
   • Eight of your last ten Live losses were on time. Switch to formats that leave you 3-5 seconds per move on average until your internal clock improves.
   • Adopt a strict “Move-Scan-Blitz” rule in blitz: play a safe move, scan 3-square radius for tactics, hit the clock.
   • Use premoves only for forced recaptures to avoid flagging.
2. Caro-Kann Repertoire Repair
   The Tal Variation (4…h5) cost you the recent timeout vs Sicilian101. If you wish to keep the Caro, study the modern line 3…Bf5 4.Nf3 e6 ) where your bishop can safely retreat.
   Otherwise consider the Classical Sicilian, which mirrors your attacking instincts.
3. King-Safety Check-List
   Blitz losses show premature pawn thrusts (4.h4!?) without securing the king. Before every pawn move ask: “Is my king safer after this push?” If not, delay it one move.
4. Quick Endgame Drills
   Spend 5 minutes per day on rook endgame fundamentals (Lucena, Philidor). This will convert your many time-forfeited won endgames into quick resignations.

Deeper Study Plan (4–6 weeks)

Illustrative Moment

From your Evans Gambit win you reached the critical position after 10…Qd6:

Your follow-up was correct, but note that theory suggests 10…Be7 to sidestep 11.Bb5 ideas, so you can exploit this nuance as Black in future games.

Style Tweaks

• Add occasional quiet moves (a3, h3) to deny counter-play – a practical form of prophylaxis.
• In winning positions resist material grabs that open files around your own king; keep pieces coordinated instead of chasing pawns.
• Consider analysing one of your own timeout losses with a friend or coach; seeing where you hesitated will reveal unconscious “analysis paralysis”.

Progress Tracking

To visualise improvement, keep an eye on your hourly performance:

Final Thoughts

Your attacking flair is a joy to watch. Marry it with disciplined clock use and a slightly tighter opening repertoire and you will soon convert those 1900-level Daily skills into blitz strength as well. Keep the curiosity alive, review every game, and enjoy the journey!