Llambi Pasko IM

What to build on now

You’ve shown you can generate active, tactical play in blitz and press when the position becomes sharp. The best blitz players convert initiative into material or decisive attacks, and you’re already comfortable entering complex lines. The next step is to raise the consistency of those decisions and finish games more reliably.

What you’re doing well

• You seek active piece play and are willing to enter tactical seas when the opportunity arises, which is essential in blitz.
• You adapt to dynamic structures and keep pressure on the opponent’s king, especially when the position opens up.
• You manage to convert advantages into wins in a few sharp sequences, showing good calculation when you have momentum.

Key areas to improve

• Decision quality under time pressure: when ahead, look for simpler, clean lines to convert rather than going for overly long combinations that invite counterplay.
• Endgame technique: practice common blitz endgames (king and pawns, rook endings) so small edge becomes a clean win rather than a struggle under time pressure.
• Opening consistency: pick 2–3 openings you feel comfortable with and build a simple, repeatable plan for each. This reduces early-middle-game mistakes and helps you keep a clear trajectory.
• Pattern recognition: reinforce standard middlegame plans in your favorite openings (pawn breaks, typical piece maneuvers, and back-rank concerns) so you can act fast in blitz.

Opening focus and repertoire suggestions

Your openings data shows stronger results in certain lines. Consider leaning more on these and developing a concise plan for each:

• Queen’s Gambit Declined: 4.Nf3 line – this is a solid, reliable choice that often leads to clear middlegame plans. Build a 3-step plan for the early middlegame in this line (develop pieces, control the center, look for a timely break).
• Australian Defense – a flexible option that often leads to solid structures. Develop a simple plan around solid pawn structure and gradual piece activity.
• Other lines with mixed results (for example, some aggressive gambit setups) can be revisited later, but try to minimize high-variance choices in blitz until you’re confident in the core plan.

If you want a quick annotated focus for a specific opening, I can provide a short guide tailored to your style. Queen’s Gambit Declined: 4.Nf3

Two-week practice plan

• Choose two openings to master (for example, Queen’s Gambit Declined: 4.Nf3 and Australian Defense). Create a short, 3-point plan for the early middlegame in each.
• Daily puzzles: 15 minutes focused on tactical motifs common in blitz (forks, pins, discovered attacks, back-rank ideas).
• Game review ritual: after every blitz game, write 2 quick notes:
  • What was the plan you were aiming for in the opening/midgame?
  • Where did a decisive or near-decisive moment occur, and could you have avoided over-pressing or simplified earlier?
• Endgame drills: practice two simple rook endings or king-and-pawn endings per week, with a focus on activating the king and using opposition.
• Time management drill: in a 3+2 blitz session, allocate a finite amount of thinking time per move (e.g., 15 seconds for non-critical moves, 30–40 seconds for critical moments) and stick to it.

Quick notes you can use in between games

If you’d like, I can generate a brief annotated PGN of a recent game to highlight critical moments and better next-step decisions. For example, a concise review could be prepared as: