What You're Doing Well
Jorge, your recent performances in blitz show some clear strengths that you should continue to build on:
- Your mastery of the Nimzo-Larsen Attack opening is a strong point, with over 11,000 games and a win rate above 60%. This shows deep understanding and consistency in this line.
- You demonstrate good positional understanding in transitions to endgames, as seen in your wins against solid opponents where you played strong, patient maneuvering until they succumbed to time pressure or positional defects.
- Your ability to convert advantages is evident in your recent wins and overall high number of victories (over 15,000), which reflects your persistence and technique in critical moments during blitz.
- You also have a good general knowledge of French Defense variations, with respectable win rates above 50%, indicating that you are comfortable handling different positions that arise from this opening.
Areas for Improvement
There are some areas where focusing your training can help you continue to grow and improve your blitz results:
- Time Management: Several losses were due to time pressure decisions. Reviewing your clock management habits and practicing quicker calculation and decision-making under time constraints can reduce these losses.
- Endgame Technique Under Pressure: Some losses showed opportunities missed in critical endgame moments. Even small inaccuracies can be costly under blitz time controls, so studying common endgame motifs and practicing them will be valuable.
- Opening Variety and Flexibility: While your Nimzo-Larsen Attack is a strength, diversifying your repertoire with solid secondary openings could surprise opponents and reduce predictability, adding fresh mental challenges in your games.
- Defending Better in The French Defense and Benoni: These are common openings for you but have slightly lower win rates vs top opponents. Reviewing your games to identify tactical or strategic slips in those positions will help improve your overall results.
Training Recommendations
To leverage your strengths and address the areas for improvement, consider incorporating these practices into your training routine:
- Regular thematic blitz sessions focused on enhancing quick decision-making without compromising accuracy.
- Endgame drills emphasizing critical king and pawn, minor piece, and rook endgames under timed conditions.
- Expand your opening repertoire by experimenting with a few new systems that complement your current style, particularly those offering practical chances against common replies.
- Analyze your recent losses especially those ending on time or in complex positions to identify any recurring mistakes or weaknesses.
- Utilize puzzle rush and speed tactics trainers to improve pattern recognition and speed in tactics calculation.
Progress and Outlook
Your rating has been trending positively in recent months, with a 1-month change of +45 and a solid slope in the short term, indicating continued improvement. Though some fluctuations exist in the 6-month trend, this is natural at your level and shows you are pushing boundaries.
Your strength adjusted win rate near 50% reflects strong competitive play relative to your level, with plenty of room to grow. Focused effort on time management and sharpening your endgame skills can give you an edge in blitz where every second and tempo counts.
Keep up the consistent work, prioritize learning from your losses, and maintain the confidence your large game volume and opening expertise deserve. You are on a path to further gains and higher ratings in blitz chess.