Coach Chesswick
Recent Game Performance
Erdni, your recent blitz games show some impressive victories against strong opponents rated closely to you. You demonstrated strategic handling of themes such as the French Defense and the Italian Game, achieving wins by both resignation and checkmate in a variety of openings.
- You excelled in creating attacking chances, especially in positions arising from the Closed Sicilian and Classical French Defense variations.
- Strong endgame technique was evident in your last win where you successfully converted material and positional advantages.
- You utilized tactical motifs effectively, as in your game against tedi10 where you delivered a checkmate with active queen and rook play.
Areas for Improvement
Your recent losses suggest there is room to strengthen certain aspects of your play, particularly regarding:
- Time management: Both your recent losses to Tobi_1994 and petros_pap ended on time, highlighting the need to better manage your clock in critical positions.
- Endgame technique: Some losses involved complex endgames where precise calculation could tip the balance in your favor.
- Opening precision under pressure: Certain opening lines, like the Sicilian Defense with French Variation themes, led to slightly worse positions due to move choices requiring improvement.
Paying attention to these areas will help minimize risk and improve your conversion rate in tight games.
Statistical Insights and Trends
Your current strength adjusted win rate stands near 50%, showing solid competitiveness at your rating level. Notably:
- Positive rating trend: A 12-point increase over the last month and a steady upward slope across 1, 3, 6, and 12 months indicates consistent improvement.
- Opening repertoire: Your choice of openings, focusing on French Defense, Sicilian Defense, and Italian Game, suits your style well and yields good results when followed up accurately.
- Closing games well: Games that reached the later stages show good awareness of mating nets and tactical shots.
Recommendations
- Time Management Practice: Use online tools or training with a clock to improve handling pressure situations with limited time.
- Tactical Drills: Continue sharpening calculation skills to avoid blunders and maximize attacking chances.
- Endgame Study: Focus on key endgame principles and typical patterns arising from your openings to avoid losing critical endings.
- Opening Review: Analyze your recent games in your preferred openings, with special attention to move 6-15, to find improvements and reduce inaccuracies.
Keep building on your strengths and addressing the weaker areas to continue progressing steadily.