Coach Chesswick
Hi Cptn2 – Your Recent Blitz Performance
What You're Doing Well
- Dynamic Piece Play: In your last win you engineered 22.Nh5 & 26.Nf4, repeatedly forcing weaknesses and keeping the initiative. This shows excellent tactical vision.
- Calculation Under Time Pressure: Converting the passed c- and h- pawns (43.c7 & 54.h8=Q) with 30-40 seconds left displays calm nerves in sharp positions.
- End-game Technique vs K+P: Several wins feature clean king-centralisation (e.g. 35.Kf4–41.Kf5) illustrating sound fundamentals once material is reduced.
Key Growth Areas
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Opening Efficiency – especially the Caro-Kann as Black.
In your two most recent losses opponents gained space with a4–a5 & g4. Consider:- Re-examining the …g6/Bg7 setup; it often left c6 and e6 tender.
- Adding a main-line choice (e.g. 4…Bf5 Exchange) so you aren’t forced into passive structures.
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Pawn-Storm Discipline.
Wins with early g- and h-pawn pushes are exciting, yet in losses the same plan back-fired. Ask before advancing: “Do I have enough pieces ready to enter after the pawn leaves?” ⟶ cultivate prophylaxis. -
Handling Opponent Passed Pawns.
In the defeat to terpimo a passed g- pawn decided the race. Train positions where you must blockade first, then counter-attack. -
Practical End-game Choices.
The resignation vs Bacallao2019 stemmed from declining a drawing rook-pawn fortress. Learn “Philidor” & “Vancura” rook endings – vital in 3-minute games.
Illustrative Moment
Below is the tactical sequence that sealed your latest victory – great calculation! Replay it and look for quicker finishes or safer move-orders.
Training Plan – 3 Quick Wins
- 15-minute Opening Brush-Up – Each day review one critical Caro-Kann tab using an engine; aim to memorise one new main-line branch per week.
- Tactics Sprint – 20 puzzles focusing on defensive themes (blockade, perpetuals) to balance your attacking strength.
- End-game Ladder – Play 5 rook-and-pawn end-game drills vs the engine; force yourself to hold theoretically drawn positions.
Stats & Rhythm
Your peak blitz rating: 2804 (2022-01-06). Track when you perform best:
Next Steps
• Add one solid opening vs 1.e4.
• Schedule weekly review of lost games – tag any move where evaluation swung by ≥ 1.5.
• Challenge strong defenders such as bernd_stromberg for focused sparring sessions.
Stay curious, keep analysing, and those 2800+ blitz days will return soon. Good luck!