Lalarttu86

Quick summary

Nice session — your results show you’re on an upward trend (rating +28 last month, +297 over 3–6 months) and your Strength-Adjusted Win Rate is just above 50%. You play sharp, active chess in fast time controls and win a lot by creating tactical pressure and grabbing material/targets quickly.

What you’re doing well

• Active piece play and initiative — you consistently bring pieces into the action (see how you used rooks and bishops aggressively in your wins).
• Good opening choices that score — especially the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation and the Colle-like systems where you convert small advantages (your win rates there are strong).
• Converting tactics into wins — you spot combinations and follow through quickly (great for bullet where speed and pattern recognition matter).
• Positive long-term trend — your rating slope and recent gains show your training is working; keep the momentum.

Key mistakes to fix (from recent games)

• Watch for knight-forks and back-rank tactics. In your loss to Artiom Stribuk a combination around f7 and back-rank pressure cost you material/initiative — double-check squares like f7/f2 and e7/e2 before castling and after pawn moves.
• Loose pieces after pawn pushes. Several games show you taking pawns or making flank pawn moves that leave c‑ or b‑squares weak. Before grabbing material, scan for immediate tactical replies (forks, discovered attacks).
• Timing of simplifications. In bullet you sometimes exchange into complicated endgames with little time on the clock. If you have a practical edge, simplify only when you can convert quickly or when you’re comfortable in the resulting pawn structure.
• Clock management in tight moments. A few games ended by time or near-time blunders — keep an eye on the clock during forced tactical sequences; consider very fast safe moves instead of long think-outs in bullet.

Practical checklist for your next bullet session

• Before each move: 3-second tactical scan — any checks, captures or threats from opponent? (Look for knight forks and discovered attacks first.)
• If you grab a pawn: count opponent replies. If an immediate tactic exists, don’t take it.
• Keep king safety simple: if castling would leave you open to tactics, consider a prophylactic pawn or piece move first.
• When ahead in time: convert by simplifying to an easy winning endgame. When behind: keep complications and look for tactical chances.
• Avoid risky premoves unless you are certain there is no tactical reply.

Opening advice (what to keep / what to trim)

• Keep expanding lines you score well with: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (57% win), Colle systems — these fit your aggressive, tactical style.
• Trim or rework lines with low win rates (practice alternatives or specific move orders for the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation and Döry Defense). Fewer surprises = fewer tactical shots from opponents.
• Have one reliable "speed-line" — a short, familiar set of 6–8 moves you can play instantly to save time in bullet while staying on a comfortable middle-game plan.

Short training plan (20–30 minutes/day)

• 10–12 minutes tactics puzzles — focus on forks, discovered checks, and short combinations (pattern recognition for f7/f2 squares).
• 5–8 minutes endgame drills — basic king+rook vs king, Lucena, simple pawn endgames; these pay off in converting wins.
• 5–10 minutes opening review — reinforce one “speed-line” and one tricky defense line you recently lost to (review the typical tactics and plans).
• Post-session: review 1 loss and 1 unclear win — find the critical moment and write down the one thing you missed.

Concrete improvements from the last games

• Loss to Artiom Stribuk — main takeaway: the sequence with Nxf7 and the following rook/queen pressure shows you allowed a tactical shot on f7. In similar structures add a quick king-safety check and ask: "What if they play a knight fork?"
• Win vs bakary50 — you used central pressure and piece coordination well. Repeat the same plan: improve piece activity early (Rc1, Bd3, Nb5 ideas) and target loose pawns/files.
• Win vs novacorpsrecruit — grabbing the queenside pawn and switching to active rook play worked. Good example of converting material advantage by improving piece activity rather than rushing.

Review a recent win (play through)

Open and replay the key win to internalize the ideas (centralization, piece coordination, tactical finish):

Next steps (7-day plan)

• Days 1–3: daily tactics + 1 opening line reinforcement (10–15m tactics; 10m opening).
• Days 4–5: play focused 5–10 bullet sessions using only your speed-line openings; after each game, mark 1 mistake to fix.
• Days 6–7: 15m endgame practice + review the two recent losses in detail (write down alternative moves).

Resources & quick links

• Review opponents: bakary50, novacorpsrecruit, Artiom Stribuk.
• Study the ideas behind King's Indian Defense and your successful Colle/KIA setups — reuse plans, not just moves.
• When short on time: prioritize king safety, piece activity, and a fast tactical scan (that 3-second rule).

Closing note

You're doing a lot right — your positive slope and win rate reflect that. Tighten up tactical awareness around forks and squares like f7/f2, choose a speed-line for bullet, and keep drilling puzzles and simple endgames. Small daily habits will keep the rating climb steady.