Eddy L Levi FM

What stood out in your blitz play

You show a willingness to seek active, sharp positions and keep pressure on your opponent. Your pieces often come into play quickly, and you’re comfortable handling dynamic middlegame chances. When you stay calm and keep the initiative, you can convert advantages into practical results in blitz.

Key improvement areas to work on

• Time management in the opening and middlegame: in several recent games the clock tightened quickly, which increases the chance of mistakes. Aim to form a quick plan for the first 8–12 moves and try to pace yourself so you never run completely low on time.
• Endgame technique: some losses and unclear finish arise from unclear endgame plan. Build a small endgame toolkit (common rook endings and simple pawn endings) and practice converting small advantages into a win rather than letting tension drag on too long.
• Blunder prevention in critical moments: in tense positions, add a short, 5–10 second pause to check for obvious tactical resources your opponent might have, and confirm your candidate moves don’t walk into a trap. If in doubt, choose a solid developing move that keeps your position stable.
• Opening discipline and repertoire clarity: blitz rewards a concise plan. Consider selecting 1–2 White replies to 1.e4 and 1.d4, and 1–2 Black defenses, with clear, simple plans behind them. This reduces decision fatigue and helps you stay consistent under time pressure.

Two-week improvement plan

• Week 1: three short tactical training sessions (15–20 minutes each) focusing on common motifs such as forks, pins, and discovered attacks; two opening study sessions on your primary lines with a simple, repeatable plan; one endgame session per day (rook endings and king activity).
• Week 2: play five blitz games with the aim of applying the week 1 lessons; after each game, write a brief note on one mistake and one improvement. Review two games with a coach or a helpful engine to confirm the key takeaways.

Opening plan and study suggestions

Develop a compact repertoire that fits blitz: pick a couple of solid, easy-to-remember responses to 1.e4 and 1.d4, and 1–2 flexible defenses against 1.e4 as your main options. For each line, memorize the typical piece placements, pawn structures, and a couple of standard tactical themes to watch for. This will reduce decision time and help you maintain pressure throughout the game.

What to watch next session

Try to: (a) manage time more evenly in the first 15 moves, (b) practice 1–2 endgames regularly, and (c) review one recent game to identify a single strategic improvement you can carry forward. Small, consistent gains add up in blitz.