Panida j

Quick summary

Nice work — your recent games show courage in sharp lines, an ability to find tactical shots and an improving rating trend over the last six months. At the same time you give away wins to mating patterns and time pressure. Focused, small changes will raise your rapid score quickly.

Recent games I looked at

• Win vs tajpan_rz — courageous piece play that created practical chances; opponent lost on time.
• Win vs jrod221995 — energetic attack and a final decisive tactic.
• Loss vs nikitabaro — a quick mating pattern exploiting weakened king squares.
• Losses by quick tactical refutation and mates in several other recent games.

What you're doing well

• Active attacking style: you look for tactical shots and mate threats — that creates many wins (see the games above).
• Opening choices that fit your style: you have strong results with Bishop's Opening and aggressive lines like the Amar Gambit. Use those strengths.
• Momentum and growth: your 6‑month slope and rating jump show real improvement — keep building on tactical instincts and pattern recognition.

Most important things to fix (quick wins)

• Stop bringing the queen out too early. Games repeatedly show early queen moves (Qf3, Qf5, Qh5) that become targets. Fix: follow developing moves first — knights and bishops, then queen when it has a purpose.
• King safety and back rank awareness. Several losses were direct mating attacks (often via the h‑file / queen checks). Before launching an attack, ask “is my king safe?” and look for opponent counterchecks. See the term Back rank mate for patterns to watch.
• Time management. Many games end with very low time; you won by opponent flag once and also lost in short tactical rushes. Try using small increments or practice 10|0 -> 5|5 games to stabilize your clock decisions. In close positions, trade down to relieve calculation load rather than calculate long-forcing lines with 10 seconds on the clock.
• Avoid easy hanging pieces and blunders in the opening middlegame transition. A short checklist after each move helps: (1) Is any piece attacked? (2) Did I leave a square weakened? (3) Any opponent mate threats?

Concrete next‑session plan (30–60 minutes)

• 10 min: Tactics warmup — focus on pins, forks and knight forks. Aim for 10 puzzles with increasing difficulty.
• 10 min: Play 3 rapid practice games (5|5). After each game, do a 2–3 minute postmortem: one thing you missed and one thing you did well.
• 10–20 min: Opening drill — pick one opening you win with (for example Bishop's Opening or Amar Gambit). Learn 2 typical plans and 1 trap to avoid. Don’t memorize moves — learn plans (where to put knights, where to pawn‑break).
• Optional: 10 min — short endgame basics (king + pawn vs king, basic rook endgame). Converting small advantages wins you half the close games.

Practical tips to apply during a rapid game

• Before every candidate move, ask: “Does this leave me open to a check, fork or capture?” If yes, pause and recalc.
• If you’re low on time: simplify with safe trades and avoid speculative sacrifices unless you see a forced win.
• Don’t be afraid to decline mate-hunt lines if your king gets exposed — material is worthless if you’re mated.
• Use one small delay (take 4–6 seconds) after your opponent’s move to scan for opponent threats; that prevents many tactical losses labeled Loose Piece or Hang.

Study resources & drills (recommended)

• Tactics: 15 puzzles/day, focus on forks, pins, decoys and deflections.
• Opening: consolidate 1‑2 lines you like. Study typical middlegame plans, not just move order.
• Time control practice: play a block of 10 games at 5|5 with the explicit goal of not flagging.
• Watch short model games in your openings (2–3 minutes each) and pause to predict the next move — pattern building helps fast decisions.

Example: replay your most recent win

Study this position and ask: “If I were White, where was the counterplay? How could I have prevented the tactic?”

Final encouragement

Your tactical instincts and attacking courage are the engine of your wins. With slightly better opening discipline, time control, and a checklist to avoid simple blunders, your win rate will climb steadily. Keep the focused training and use short postgame reviews — they compound quickly.