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Mitrabha Guha GM

mitrabhaa Since 2018 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟♟♟
54.7%- 37.9%- 7.5%
Daily 1233 1W 7L 0D
Rapid 2499 188W 89L 57D
Blitz 2941 4135W 2342L 667D
Bullet 3160 4694W 3807L 505D
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Feedback for Mitrabha Guha

Dear Mitrabha,

You've demonstrated a high level of skill and strong positional understanding in your recent games. Here are some constructive insights to help you continue improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: Your choice of opening lines like the Indian Game (ECO A45) and solid setups in the Queen's Pawn and King's Indian structures show good theoretical knowledge and comfort in the middle game.
  • Positional Play: You consistently improve your piece activity and coordinate well to exert pressure, for example, maneuvering your pieces effectively before pushing central or flank pawns.
  • Endgame Technique: Several of your wins came after precise endgame play, converting small advantages efficiently, which is a key skill at this level.
  • Calculations & Tactical Awareness: Good execution of tactics and forcing sequences led you to decisive material gains and checkmates in multiple games.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: In some games, the clock situation became tense in critical moments. To minimize rushed decisions, consider allocating your time more evenly, especially before complicated positions arise.
  • Handling Opponent’s Attacking Chances: In losses, there were moments where counterplay from your opponent could have been neutralized earlier. Focus on prophylactic moves and more active defense to restrict opponent threats effectively.
  • Opening Variance: While your knowledge is strong, experimenting with additional opening variations can broaden your repertoire and make you less predictable to opponents.
  • Transition from Opening to Middlegame: Occasionally, you allowed your opponent improved piece activity following opening exchanges. Consider deepening your understanding of typical middlegame plans arising from your openings.

Specific Suggestions

  • Review key moments from your losses [[Link|game|https://www.chess.com/game/live/143629219813]] and [[Link|game|https://www.chess.com/game/live/143629213597]] to identify alternative defensive resources and turning points.
  • Practice endgame studies focusing on rook and pawn endgames, as this will refine your conversion skills even further.
  • Analyze the tactical motifs you executed successfully, consolidating them into your regular training to boost pattern recognition.

Keep up the great work! Your determination and skill are clear, and with targeted efforts on these areas, you'll continue to climb to even higher rating levels.

Best wishes on your chess journey,

Your Chess Coach


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