Tangi Migot IM

Hi hypert! – Personalised Training Notes

At a glance

• Current form: 2612 (2022-10-18)
• Activity snapshots:

What already works

• Fearless initiative play – you willingly launch pawn storms (…g5 in the QGD, 11.g4 in the Taimanov) and back them up with concrete tactics.
• Exchange-sac sense – 19…Rxd4!! against Ebru Kaplan is a textbook deflection of the Nc5 and instantly activates both rooks.
• Practical calculation speed – in several time-scrambles you still find forcing continuations (e.g., 35…Nf6 in the Pirc endgame win vs. Kiborg95).
• Flexible opening menu – you switch comfortably between 1.d4, 1.e4 and even Pirc/Scandinavian/Sicilian with Black, complicating prep for opponents.

Fresh tactical highlight

The following fragment illustrates your dynamic strengths. Notice how the exchange sac breaks the position open and converts into a queenside material harvest:

Priority fixes

1. Clock management
   • Three of the last five losses were on time with playable positions still on the board.
   • Aim to reach move 20 with ≥1:30 left. A simple cue: if you dip under the opponent’s time, play the next 2–3 moves instantly unless there is a direct shot.
   • Drill 1-minute “easy tactic” sets to learn to trust first-choice moves.
2. Handling quiet Rossolimo structures
   • In the loss to AsselLesbekova your …g6/…Bg7 setup left the d5–square weak and you never hit back in the centre.
   • Memorise one reliable equalising plan: e.g. 6…e5 7.d4 exd4 8.cxd4 Nxd4 (Moscow Variation) or the rapid …b6/…Bb7 regroup recommended by top Sicilian specialists.
3. Don’t over-pawn the flanks without backup
   • Games vs. only_strong_moves (b-pawn race) and Gabrielian_Artur (g-/h-pawns) show a recurring theme: pawn storms that lag behind piece coordination.
   • Training idea: play 10 sparring games where you forbid yourself from advancing a wing pawn unless two pieces already attack that wing. This forces you to recruit the pieces first.
4. Endgame technique
   • You converted the knight ending vs. Kiborg95 well, but missed simpler wins (53…Kd7! cutting the king).
   • Add 5-minute daily drills of K+P vs. K, rook endings, and opposite-coloured bishops. A small boost here turns time-scrambles into autopilot.

Micro-goals for the next 50 games

• Average time on clock at move 30 ≥ 25 seconds.
• Score 70 % with Black against 1.e4 by sticking to one Sicilian line you know deeply.
• Reduce “solo pawn storm” count to < 2 per game – track manually after each outing.
• Finish 20 endgame puzzles rated 2600+ (CT-style) with ≥ 70 % accuracy.

Key concepts to review

• prophylaxis – especially before pushing flank pawns.
• zugzwang – arises often in your rook+pawn endings.
• Transition schemes from middlegame to endgame when you are up an exchange.

Next steps

1. Annotate your own losses first – you’ll extract more value than from any coach comment.
2. Schedule one thematic blitz session focusing solely on the Rossolimo / Moscow to patch that leak.
3. Keep showcasing that sharp tactical flair, but marry it with a slightly stricter time discipline.

Good luck in the next Titled Tuesday – looking forward to seeing a new personal best soon!