Evryklis Kounalakis CM

Hi Evryklis (eurander)!

Congratulations on maintaining a very solid 2300+ live-blitz level (). Your recent streak of wins against strong 2200–2400 opposition confirms that your fundamentals are in good shape. Below is some tailored, constructive feedback to help you push toward the next milestone.

What you’re already doing well

• Structured opening play – Your Torre/London move-orders (d4–Nf3–c3) and Caro-Kann repertoire as Black reliably steer the game into positions you understand. The pawn structures in your wins vs Sangeet38 and lazarus219 were textbook examples.
• Endgame persistence – Several victories (e.g. vs Dilik11, will_1234567890) were secured in technically winning endings where you calmly avoided tricks, even with seconds left.
• Practical pressure – You excel at keeping the game complicated when the clocks are ticking. Many opponents flagged while defending bad positions.

Priority improvement areas

1. Time-management balance
   • Half of your recent losses were on time in equal or better endgames (see ptitmaitre & Kombinator01).
   • You often invest 25–30 s on “obvious” recaptures (e.g. 32…Kc5 vs ptitmaitre) and then sprint later.
   Action plan: play sets of 3 + 2 games where you force yourself to move within 5 seconds for the first 10 moves; repeat until it feels natural.
2. Tactical alertness in your pet systems
   • The loss to Chofiretas featured the common Nd6+/Nxf7 sacrificial theme that punishes an early …Qb6 in the Torre.
   • Missed intermediate moves (Zwischenzug) also appeared in the Zig_Zag_Zug_Zwang game (17…Bxd4!).
   Action plan: daily puzzle rush (survival mode) until you consistently hit 45+; focus on themes from your own openings.
3. Converting advantages faster
   • In the win vs Sangeet38 you were +5 pawns by move 30 but only won on time on move 42.
   • Practice finding clean kills—forcing sequences that trade into winning endings or mates.
   Action plan: analyse each win and ask, “Where was my first forced win?” Use engine only after your own attempt.
4. Broaden your Black repertoire versus 1.e4
   Opponents clearly prepare for your Caro-Kann; the Botvinnik-Carls line (Advance 4.dxc5) has given you trouble. Adding a surprise weapon (e.g. the French or 1…e5) will keep opponents guessing.

Micro-study from your games

Critical moment vs ptitmaitre (time-forfeit in a drawn rook ending):

Suggested weekly routine (2–2.5 h)

Progress tracking

Use the built-in insights:

• When do you lose on time?
• Which days are most successful?

Final encouragement

Your strategic grasp already matches many 2400-players. Sharpening tactical reflexes and clock handling will unlock the next rating jump. Stay disciplined, review your own games first, and you’ll see rapid gains. Good luck in your climb!