Coach Chesswick
Hi Aron (a.k.a. Ellipsoul)!
You are already an elite Crazyhouse player (peak ≈ ). The notes below highlight what is working and, more importantly, what can be tuned so you can push through the next rating plateau.
What you’re doing well
- Relentless initiative: You rarely let the move order lapse; quick piece activity keeps opponents on the back foot – e.g. the Qg2# miniature versus chess_uz_abduvohob.
- Creative piece-in-hand usage: Layering drops with board threats (14…B@f3+, 20…Q@e2+) shows excellent grasp of Crazyhouse tactics.
- Flexible openings: 1.Nf3/1.d4 systems sidestep heavy theory and let you steer positions toward tactical chaos where you excel.
Recurring issues to address
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King safety after speculative sacs
The N@h6 / B@g5 concept is powerful, yet in the loss to Jozef Dobcsányi your own king became the target once the attack stalled. Before sacrificing, ask yourself: “Do I have two forcing moves after this drop?” -
Overlooking defensive drop squares
Q@h1# (gedzele) and Q@g7# (velo111) reveal blind spots on the dark squares around your king. Add a line to your move checklist: “What can my opponent drop on g2/g7/h2/h7 right now?” -
Back-rank & diagonal holes
…B@e3# and similar motifs occur because the escape square is missing. Make a habit of giving the king luft (h3/h6) once rooks vacate the back rank. -
Time-management swings
In wins you finish with >40 s; in losses the clock dips under 30 s around move 25. Practice “mini-think” moves (simple improving drops) to buy planning time.
Opening tweaks worth testing
| Colour | Current plan | Suggested refinement |
|---|---|---|
| White | Nf3 g3 Bg2 h3 setup | Insert c2-c4 against …d5 to contest the centre before flanking play. |
| Black | French-style e6/d6/Be7 | Versus 1.Nf3, test an immediate …d5 to claim space and free the light bishop. |
Targeted training plan (next 7 days)
- Play 20 unrated games forbidding yourself to sac before castling; focus on king security patterns.
- During post-game review, mark every position where a g/h-file drop was possible. Track whether you noticed it in real-time.
- Analyse this critical sequence from your last loss and find improvements for both sides:
Progress tracker
Re-check these graphs after 50 games to measure improvement:
Keep sharpening your tactics, but balance them with rock-solid defensive habits. Looking forward to seeing your next batch of games – good luck!