Coach Chesswick
Hi Krzysztof!
Below is a personalized review of your recent performance as Fafqulec, drawn from the games you shared. I’ve focused on patterns that repeat across several encounters so that the advice is immediately actionable.
What you’re already doing well
- Sharp tactical awareness. In the English Fianchetto game against T0B3RMOR3Y you steered the position into dynamic imbalances (…b5, …Qa6, …Bd4!). Your willingness to calculate long forcing lines paid off. Keep cultivating this strength through regular puzzle rush sessions.
- Central counter-punching. Whether facing 1.c4, 1.d4 or Closed Sicilians, you consistently strike back with …d5/…d6 and piece activity rather than passive setups.
- Broad experience. Classical, Chess960 and Daily formats give you a wide pattern base. Variety is an asset—just be sure to consolidate the lessons from each format (see the reflection template below).
Key areas to address next
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Time-management in Daily play
You dropped five recent games on time—even in equal or winning positions. Each timeout is a free point to the opponent and a missed learning opportunity for you.
- Enable daily push or e-mail reminders.
- Use Chess.com’s Vacation feature when real-life interferes.
- Queue Conditional Moves whenever you see only one safe reply.
- Set a rule: “Make at least one move in every game before bed.” Even 30 s per game is enough to reset the 24-hour clock.
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Endgame conversion
In several wins you were totally winning by move 30 but still had to rely on your opponent’s resignation rather than clean technique. Investing ~15 minutes/day in basic endings (king & pawn, rook vs pawn, Lucena/Philidor) will turn technical struggles into smooth victories. -
Opening depth vs breath
Your repertoire is healthy but sometimes superficial. For example, the Closed Sicilian line with 5.Bb5 gave White surprising counter-play after 8.Bxf7+. Pick one model game per opening and annotate why each move works—this cements the ideas rather than the moves.
• Start with your English Symmetrical win: and create a mini “repertoire sheet” that explains themes like …b5 breaks and …Nd4 outposts.
Practical study plan (4 weeks)
| Day | Task | Target time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 10 tactical puzzles – focus on inter-mezzo motifs zwischenzug | 15 min |
| Sat | Annotate one of your recent games without an engine, then compare with engine. | 45 min |
| Sun | Endgame drill (K+P, R+P) & update opening sheet. | 30 min |
Progress trackers
Milestones to celebrate
Your best Daily peak so far: – aim to surpass it by the end of the next tournament cycle.
Reflection template (copy after every game)
- Opening: Did I get the position I wanted? If not, why?
- Middlegame: One tactical motif I missed/used was ______.
- Endgame: Was my technique smooth? Where could it improve?
- Clock: Remaining time vs opponent when the game ended.
- Emotion check: What was my mindset at critical moments?
Final encouragement
You’re already playing imaginative chess and scoring upsets against higher-rated opponents. Tighten up the non-chess factors (clock & conversion) and you’ll break the 1900 barrier comfortably. I look forward to your next masterpieces!