Recent bullet performance snapshot
You’ve had a rough short-term stretch in the last month and three months, with a negative rating change in both the 1-month and 3-month windows. The 6-month change is near even, and the 12-month trend is modestly positive. Your strength-adjusted win rate sits around 0.50, which means you’re roughly breaking even when accounting for opponent strength. This suggests you’re on the edge of stable improvement, but you’ll need more consistent decisions and clock management to push your results higher in bullet.
What you’re doing well
- Under pressure, you look for sharp, practical chances and try to seize initiative rather than passively waiting for the opponent to slip. This is visible in how you’ve pursued active lines in your recent wins.
- You comfortablely keep fighting for the initiative in open positions, which can lead to favorable tactical complications for your opponent.
- Your openings performance shows you have some solid, above-average results with several flexible options, giving you practical ways to reach middlegame positions you like.
Key areas to improve
- Time management in bullet. Several games show pressure from the clock can tilt decisions. Develop a simple time plan: set a small per-move target and use a consistent pace to avoid heavy time pressure in the late middlegame.
- Endgame conversion. When you gain the slightest edge, aim to simplify into clear endgames and practice basic rook/queen endgames so you convert advantages reliably rather than letting them slip away on time or through missed trades.
- Opening consolidation. You have strong outcomes with some openings, but try to lock in a compact 2-3 opening repertoire for White and Black. This reduces decision fatigue and gives you a clear middlegame plan.
- Tactical pattern recognition. Regular puzzles focusing on common motifs (back rank weaknesses, forks, pins, and overextended pawns) will make your decision-making more automatic in quick games.
Opening performance guidance
Your best-performing openings include Australian Defense, Amazon Attack, and Sicilian Defense: Closed. These show solid win rates and offer clear middlegame plans. Consider grounding your bullet repertoire around 2-3 of these with a simple plan for typical middlegames. In contrast, some openings like Alekhine Defense and French Defense have lower win rates in your data; if you choose them, pair them with targeted study of common middlegame themes to avoid getting stuck in unfamiliar positions.
Suggested openings to anchor your practice (illustrative placeholders):
- Australian Defense
- Amazon Attack
- Sicilian Defense: Closed
Rating trends interpretation
The 1-month and 3-month declines indicate a short-term wobble. The 6-month reading is almost flat, and the 12-month trend is mildly positive, suggesting you’re capable of longer-term improvement but need to stabilize the near term. Focus on reliable routines that produce consistent moves rather than chasing sharp tactics every game.
Actionable plan for the next 2 weeks
- Daily tactical practice: complete 10–15 quick puzzles focused on common bullet motifs (forks, pins, back-rank ideas) to speed up recognition under time pressure.
- Opening consolidation: pick 2 openings to own for White and 2 for Black; study typical middlegame plans and common traps, then play them in practice sessions.
- Post-game analysis: after each bullet game, spend 5–10 minutes identifying one improvement moment and one correct decision you made, to reinforce good habits.
- Time-management drill: in training games, use a per-move time target (e.g., 15–20 seconds per move) and a hard stop near the 2-minute mark to practice staying calm when the clock is tight.
Optional notes and resources
If you’d like, I can tailor a short, private study plan around your current openings and typical middlegame structures. We can also attach a placeholder Pgn to review a sample line from your next planned opening to practice the intended middlegame plans. For quick reference, you can indicate your preferred openings with placeholders like Australian Defense or Amazon Attack.