Sigurbjorn Bjornsson FM

What you’re doing well

You show a willingness to enter sharp, tactical lines in your blitz play. When you lock into aggressive setups like the Dragon variant, you keep the position dynamic and create concrete king-side threats. You also demonstrate good piece activity in complex positions, which helps you convert tricky middlegames into winning chances.

• Your pressure in double-edged middlegames often forces the opponent to defend accurately, which suits a blitz format where quick, practical decisions matter.
• In recent wins, you were able to coordinate queen and rook activity effectively, creating decisive threats that the opponent found hard to parry under time pressure.
• When you castle opposite your opponent’s king side, you keep the game in a chaotic, tactical domain where your initiative can carry you to a clean finish.
• You maintain resilience in defense, staying calm in confrontations that develop quickly and keeping lines open for counterplay.

Areas to improve

• Time management in blitz. Plan where you want to spend your most precise calculation time and where you can rely on general principles. A good rule is to allocate more time to critical turning points and reduce time on routine exchanges.
• Plan before tactics. In complex middlegames, try to articulate a concrete, simple plan first (e.g., target a specific pawn structure, open a key file, or improve the worst-placed piece) before chasing tactical shots.
• Endgame technique. Blitz endgames often decide games you’re otherwise in, so practice rook endings and king activity in simplified positions to convert small advantages reliably.
• Defensive awareness against king-side pawn storms. When your opponent pushes on the h- and g-files, ensure you have a clear plan to neutralize the attack and avoid overextension that weakens your king’s safety.
• Opening discipline and repertoire refinement. Your aggression is a strength; pair it with solid, well-understood ideas from your preferred lines. Prepare a few solid responses to the main anti-dragon and dragon ideas so you don’t drift into unfamiliar setups under time pressure.
• Post-game analysis habit. After each blitz session, identify 1-2 critical decision points and write down alternative options. This makes quick learning stick and improves future decision-making under time pressure.

Two-week practical plan

Use these steps to build consistent improvement without slowing your blitz pace:

• Week 1: Opening familiarity and tactics
  • Choose 1-2 openings you enjoy (for example, Dragon-based lines and a flexible English/ Nimzo-Larsen approach) and study the main ideas rather than memorizing long move sequences.
  • Do 15 minutes of daily tactical puzzles focused on common Dragon motifs (pawn storms, piece coordination on open files, and back-rank tactics).
  • Play 2 blitz games focusing on developing pieces to natural squares in the first 8-10 moves; avoid moving the same piece multiple times early unless it creates a clear plan.
• Week 2: Endgames and post-game review
  • Practice rook endings and simple knight vs. bishop endgames to improve conversion chances when material is equal or slightly favorable.
  • Continue daily tactics, then review each blitz session afterward. Note one decisive moment and one alternative plan you could have tried.
  • In prep games, simulate your typical opponents and rehearse a second plan if your main line stalls; this reduces unease when the clock is tight.

Openings and strategic notes you can lean on

Your openings show a penchant for sharp, forcing lines where you can gain initiative. Consider reinforcing your strengths by keeping a few "safe but ambitious" options ready, and pair them with clear middlegame plans. For example, when you explore Sicilian Dragon family ideas, reinforce both your pawn storm instincts and a solid back-up plan if the attack slows.

Tip: balance risk with plan A (king-side attack) and plan B (central control and piece trades) so you can switch gears quickly when the position changes.

Practice position (optional)

To reinforce the concepts above, you can review typical Dragon pawn-storm positions and practice with a focused exercise set. If you’d like, I can generate a representative training position you can load into a board to walk through the plan step-by-step.