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Kelsey Liu WIM

Iuckyducky Since 2022 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟
36.8%- 57.3%- 5.9%
Rapid 2065 1W 2L 0D
Blitz 2300 161W 266L 25D
Bullet 2136 31W 33L 6D
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Coach Chesswick

Coach's Feedback for Kelsey Liu

Hi Kelsey, great job on your recent games! Your progress shows promising understanding of opening principles and middlegame plans. Let's review some key points that can help you improve further:

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: You demonstrate solid knowledge in classical openings like the Caro-Kann and Indian Game. Your early development and control of central squares usually set a good foundation.
  • Initiative & Attack: Moves such as f4 and aggressive piece placements indicate you are comfortable taking the initiative, which is excellent for keeping pressure on opponents.
  • Endgame Technique: You managed to convert technical endgames successfully in several games, showing good awareness of piece coordination and king activity.

Areas to Focus On

  • Accuracy in Tactical Positions: In some games, sharper tactics or exchanges could have been handled more precisely. For example, in complex positions involving exchanges on c4 and the b-file, consider spending extra time evaluating consequences to avoid losing material or initiative.
  • Time Management: Blitz time controls are challenging, but managing the clock better can help avoid losses on time or rushed errors. Practice allocating your time more evenly, especially during critical moments in the middlegame.
  • Positional Planning: While your direct attacking style is effective, combining it with deeper positional understanding will help you maintain advantages longer and better handle opponent defenses. Work on identifying key pawn breaks and improving piece coordination in quieter moments.

Specific Suggestions

  • Review the game where you played Qb3 against the Caro-Kann and faced pressure from ...Qb6 and ...Rfc8. Analyzing alternative plans can help strengthen your handling of pressure on the queenside.
  • Practice calculating critical variations starting from common pawn structure changes, for instance after exchanges on d5 or c4, to anticipate tactical opportunities or threats.
  • Try to diversify your opening repertoire gradually by exploring related systems Caro-Kann, allowing flexibility and confidence against various opponent responses.

Keep up the hard work! Incorporating these improvements gradually will raise your performance and consistency in your games.

Feel free to reach out for detailed analysis of specific games or positions anytime.


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