Alfredo Asaf Rivera Pérez NM

What you did well in recent blitz games

• You stayed active and created pressure in the middlegame when your pieces were coordinated. This helped you seize chances even in tight positions.
• You used flexible opening setups (like the English/London‑System family) to control the center and limit opponent counterplay, which keeps you in the game even when the opponent counterattacks.
• You showed resilience in complex tactical battles, finding ways to complicate and keep chances alive rather than opting for immediate simplifications.

Key patterns to learn from

• Frequent tactical moments came from aiming at king safety and piece activity. Continue practicing calculating forcing sequences (checks, captures with tempo) to decide when to push the advantage or switch plans.
• Endgames showed that simplifying can be risky if you misjudge the pawn structure or rook activity. When material is equal, focus on activating your king and rooks and creating outside passed pawns.
• Time pressure affected several results. Blitz benefits from a quick, repeatable process for each move and a plan for the opening, middlegame, and endgame phases.

Areas to improve

• Time management: Develop a simple plan for allocating time across the game. For example, aim to complete the opening phase comfortably within the first portion of the clock, leaving enough time for the middlegame and endgame. Practice making solid, quick decisions on non-critical moves to conserve time for tricky moments.
• Endgame technique: Strengthen rook endings and king activity in blitz. Learn a few reliable endgame patterns (e.g., how to use outside passed pawns and rook activity to create winning chances).
• Calculation discipline: In crowded middlegames, set a limit for deep calculation per move (such as exploring 2–3 forcing lines) and quickly check for obvious tactical threats your opponent might have prepared.
• Opening consolidation: While your current variety is valuable, consider committing to 1–2 reliable systems you know well. This reduces decision fatigue and helps you reach more playable middlegames under time pressure.

Drills and a practical practice plan

• Daily tactical practice focused on forcing moves (checks, captures with tempo, and deflections) for 15–20 minutes.
• Endgame practice 2–3 times per week, emphasizing rook endings and king activation with practical pawn structures.
• Opening study block once or twice a week: pick 1–2 lines (for example, a London System family approach and a flexible English setup) and map out your standard middlegame plans and common pawn breaks.
• Blitz review habit: after each blitz game, quickly note the moment you felt time pressure, a tactic you missed, and any endgame conversion idea you could have executed better.

Opening focus and recommendations for blitz

You’re already using a variety of solid openings. For blitz, it can help to consolidate to 1–2 systems you know well. The London System family (including Poisoned Pawn ideas) often yields solid development and central control with relatively predictable middlegames. A second flexible option is a well-understood English Opening variant that keeps options open and avoids heavy memorization. For each choice, write down your go-to middlegame plans and typical break ideas so you can move quickly under time pressure.

Next steps and a concise practice plan

• Schedule 3 focused blitz practice blocks this week: two 20-minute tactical sessions and one endgame session, plus one opening-review block.
• Review all losses to identify missed tactical shots and times you spent on non-critical moves.
• Keep brief post-game notes after each blitz game: the moment you felt time pressure, a decision that cost material, and the endgame plan you intended to execute but didn’t.

Progress friendly notes

Progress ideas and quick reminders can help you stay focused between sessions. If you'd like, I can tailor a short, 2-week plan centered on your preferred openings and the exact endgames you encounter most often in blitz. See your profile for a quick link to ongoing practice goals alfredo%20asaf%20rivera%20p%C3%A9rez.