mrdg2207

Hi mrdg2207 – here’s some constructive feedback based on your latest games!

What you’re already doing well

• Consistent Opening Repertoire. You regularly choose the Caro-Kann and Philidor structures, giving you a reliable home base. This helps you reach middlegames you understand.
• Tactical Awareness. Games such as the win vs nj7969 (…Qf2, Qxg2#) show you spot forks, pins and mating nets quickly. Keep sharpening that eye!
• Resilience. Even when material down you keep posing problems (e.g. perpetual-style queen checks vs silva108). Fighting spirit is a big plus.

Key improvement priorities

1. Time Management – your #1 leak.
   Four of your last six losses were on time. Aim to enter the final 20 moves with ≥60 seconds.
   • Use quick “chunk checks”: after every 10 moves glance at the clock and decide if you must speed up.
   • Premove only in forced recaptures and in the opening book moves you know.
   • Play a few games with a small increment (e.g. 5 + 3) to train moving faster without blundering.
2. Development before Pawn-Grabbing.
   In the time-forfeit vs tamarakalule your queen made six moves in the first ten! The pawns you took were not worth the loss of development  and king safety. A good rule: the queen should leave her half only when your minor pieces are out and your king is safe.
3. Opening Repair – Caro-Kann Advance & Exchange.
   Players scored well by pushing e5 or trading on d5 and then striking with c4/c5. Spend an hour on the main plans:
   • Vs Advance: 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Bd3 – study the key idea …e6, …c5, then …Nc6.
   • Vs Exchange: meet 4.c3 with …Bf5, rapid castling and watch out for the quick g-pawn storm.
4. End-game Conversion.
   The loss to silva108 ended with you a queen & knight up yet flagging. Practise the basic mating patterns Q + K vs K and Q + minor vs K so you can finish in under 30 seconds.
5. Blunder-check habit.
   Moves such as 9…Ne7? vs the-rookery missed 10.Qxb7 and haemorrhaged material. Before every move ask: “What are the opponent’s checks, captures, threats?” – the classic blunder-check will save you many points.

Mini study plan (next 4 weeks)

At-a-glance stats

Recent highlight game

Your attacking win vs tamarakalule (Philidor, 1-0) demonstrates good use of open lines and piece activity:

Keep the momentum!

You have clear attacking instincts – once you integrate tighter clock control and a safer opening move-order, the wins will come faster and with less stress. Good luck, and enjoy your chess journey!