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What went well in your recent games

You demonstrated strong tactical vision in several recent wins. In particular, you were able to coordinate major pieces and a queen to create a sharp mating net, finishing games decisively when the opportunity arose. This shows you can spot and execute direct attacks when the position opens up.

You also pressed actively on open files and used piece activity to pressure the opponent’s king, which is a good sign of calculating accuracy and initiative in the middlegame.

Areas to improve

• Consistency in middlegame plans: after the opening phase, focus on maintaining a clear plan instead of trading too many pieces or entering chaotic tactical melees where the evaluation becomes murky.
• King safety and back-rank awareness: in several games, the attack left your own king exposed or allowed back-rank tactics. Build in a routine check for escape squares and defend against back-rank threats before committing to long combinations.
• openings flexibility and preparation: while you have enjoyed some success with certain openings, diversifying a bit more and studying standard middlegame ideas for those lines will help you handle unfamiliar responses more smoothly.
• Endgame conversion: practice converting small advantages into a win, especially in rook-and-pawn endings and simplified knight endgames where precise moves and tempo can decide the outcome.

Practical next steps

• Drills for the next week:
  • solve 5-7 tactical puzzles per day focusing on mating nets, forcing sequences, and common back-rank motifs.
  • review one recent win and one loss without engine assistance, and write down 3 concrete takeaways from each.
  • play 2 training games daily using 1-2 preferred openings (for example, London System and French Defense) to deepen understanding of typical middlegame plans.
• Endgame practice: perform 5 short rook-endgame drills per week and work on simple king-and-pawn endings to improve conversion skills.
• Time management: aim for a steady pace in the middlegame, with a rough target of 3–4 minutes per move in complex phases. Use a quick scan of 30 seconds per move to avoid time trouble.

Openings to focus on

Your results suggest you’re comfortable with lively, tactical lines and you’ve shown success with ideas typical of the London System-style setups as well as flexible French/Italian themes. Consider formalizing 1-2 openings you enjoy and study their standard middlegame plans and typical traps. At the same time, review the specific lines where you struggled in losses to build concrete counters and avoid common pitfall patterns.

Optional quick reference

If you’d like, I can generate a concise game review for your most recent win or loss, highlighting the key turning points and providing a short set of drills tailored to those positions. Just say the word and I’ll attach a compact recap for your next practice session.