Feedback for Luis Fernández Siles
Quick Stats
Current trend: You scored 5 wins vs. 7 losses in the sample.
Peak Blitz rating: 2513 (2025-05-13)
Your Strengths
- Dynamic piece play. In several wins you used tactical motifs such as the …Re2+/…Re3 lift (see the game vs. alladin001).
- Opening repertoire consistency. As Black you reliably reach a King’s Indian or a …g6 setup that you clearly understand.
- Conversion once ahead. When you obtain a material or initiative edge you usually finish the game swiftly rather than drifting into time trouble.
Recurrent Issues
- Early queen adventures. Games vs. nihalswarna and bertholee show premature …Qa5/…Qh5 or Qxb7/Qh6 that were met by simple tempi-gaining moves. Ask: “What will chase my queen and who will benefit?”
- Pawn grabbing vs. king safety. Choosing 15.Qxb7 (ValiantCeleb game) won material but let Black seize the initiative. Aim to value activity & development over pawns until your king is safe.
- Time management. A loss on time at move 15 signals you are entering critical positions without a practical clock strategy. Most of your games finish with under 30 s; train to make intuitive moves when nothing tactical is hanging.
- Endgame accuracy. Several losses reached roughly equal endings but slipped (e.g. vs. CNP39, Godlento). This suggests limited recent end-game practice.
Opening Menu – Targeted Advice
King’s Indian, Fianchetto Variation:
After 7…c6 8.Nc3, avoid the plan …Qa5–…Qh5. Mainline theory recommends 8…Nbd7 9.e4 e5 or 8…a6 9.e4 b5. This keeps your queen flexible and fights the centre.
Sicilian Alapin as White:
In the game vs. ValiantCeleb you grabbed two pawns but lost coordination. Consider studying the 6.Nb5 line (obj: rapid development, castling long, attack on d6) rather than entering pawn-grabbing queen sorties.
Critical Moment Example
Try solving the tactic below without moving the pieces. Your move?
In the actual game you played 14…e6 (logical) but then ran under 5 s per move and lost on time. The engines suggest 14…c5! first, fixing White’s centre, then …Nc6 or …Bg4 with easier play. Notice how choosing the most active pawn break early simplifies later decisions and saves clock time.
Action Plan (Next 4 Weeks)
- Daily 10-minute sprint on Speed-tactics to improve quick calculation and reduce blunders (blunder).
- Play three 10 | 5 games per week focused solely on end-games. Start from equal rook-and-pawn endings; use an engine afterward to check technique.
- Update your King’s Indian files: add the 8…a6 and 8…Nbd7 branches; play them in at least five practice games.
- Adopt the “30-second rule” – when the position is quiet, decide and move within 30 s. Reserve deep thinks for critical positions (prophylaxis helps identify them).
When You’re Ready
• Review your performance charts:
– look for patterns such as late-night tilt.• Revisit typical tactical themes in your repertoire (…Re3 lifts, …Nh5–f4 waves). Build a personal motif notebook.
Final Encouragement
Your aggressive style is a major asset; polishing your move-order discipline and clock handling will convert many of those narrow losses into wins. Stay curious, analyse every loss, and keep the initiative flowing!