Chess Coaching Advice for CM Kim Roger Hansen Westrum

Coach Chesswick

Recent bullet game highlights

Here are constructive takeaways from your latest bullet games. The focus is on practical improvements you can apply in fast time controls.

You earned a decisive win by keeping pressure on the opponent and converting a dynamic middlegame into a clear finish. Practical tip: after a strong attack, keep the pace steady and look for safe simplifications that preserve winning chances without risking counterplay.
You faced a sharp sequence in a loss. Practical tip: in bullet, prioritize solid development and king safety when your clock is tight. When a tactical shot looks tempting but risky, consider a simpler, safer plan to stabilize the position quickly.
Your draw came from maintaining balance in a complex position. Practical tip: try to identify a concrete plan earlier in the middlegame—whether to target a pawn, control a file, or trade to reach a favorable endgame—so you have a clear path to convert rather than relying on improvisation.

Concrete areas drawn from the recent games to sharpen your results in bullet format:

Time management in bullet games: keep a steady pace so you have time for critical moments and avoid last-move pressure.
Opening planning: develop a simple, repeatable plan for the first 10–12 moves in your main lines to reduce impulsive choices and keep you in favorable types of positions.
Calculation discipline: practice short tactical puzzles (5–10 minutes) to improve accuracy in sharp positions and reduce missed opportunities.
Endgame technique: strengthen rook and minor piece endings, focusing on maintaining activity and converting small advantages into a win.
Piece coordination and king safety: ensure your pieces work together in attacks and that your king remains safe when you commit to aggressive plans.

Daily tactic drills with a focus on mating nets and forcing lines (15–20 minutes).
Endgame study: rook endings and simple pawn endgames (2 sessions, 20 minutes each).
Opening reinforcement: review two main setups you face (such as Modern Defense-type structures and English variants) and outline general plans for both sides (15–20 minutes).
Game review: analyze your last three bullet games with a coach or engine at a shallow depth to spot recurring mistakes.

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