Norbert Jakubiak

Recent bullet performance snapshot

You’ve shown a solid, flexible approach in your bullet games, with a mix of openings that keep opponents guessing. The data indicates a roughly even overall Win/Loss/Draw record, but there is positive movement in the more recent periods. Time pressure has been a challenge in longer sequences, and focusing on a tighter, practical plan can help you convert more close games into wins.

What you’re doing well

• Opening versatility: You’re comfortable using a range of solid setups (Caro-Kann family lines, Nimzo-Larsen, and English/Colle systems), which gives you practical chances against many defenses.
• Adaptability in middlegame: Your games show readiness to switch plans as the position shifts, maintaining pressure and keeping the opponent uncertain about your intentions.
• Endgame potential: In several long games, you demonstrated resilience and the ability to press into endgames where accurate technique can seal results.

Areas to improve

• Time management in bullet: There are games where time pressure limited your choices and hurt your accuracy. Build a simple time budget (e.g., allocate a fixed amount of minutes per phase; avoid long, multi-branch calculations when the clock is ticking).
• Repertoire consolidation: The openings data show strong results in some lines (notably English Opening) but more mixed results in others. Focus on 2–3 openings you know well and study the typical middlegame plans and common tactical motifs you’re likely to face.
• Endgame technique: Improve rook endgames and king activity practice. Bullet games often hinge on precise rook activity and passed pawn handling; add targeted endgame drills to your routine.
• Tactical pattern recognition: Regular practice with puzzles will sharpen your ability to spot forks, pins, and back-rank ideas quickly, which is crucial in fast time controls.

Opening performance and repertoire suggestions

Your openings performance shows room for optimization, with the English Opening performing best among your listed options. Consider emphasizing a compact, easy-to-remember repertoire built around:

• English Opening as a primary weapon for flexible, solid play.
• Caro-Kann Defense with Exchange Variation to maintain a clear, resilient structure and simple plans.
• A secondary Nimzo-Larsen line to keep opponents guessing and to diversify your middle-game paths.

Rating trend and what it means for your study

Your month-to-month and multi-month data show a positive trajectory, with the 3-month trend being the strongest among the recent windows. The longer-term slopes suggest steady growth, though not a straight line. Use this momentum by pairing consistent practice with targeted review of your recent games to reinforce successful patterns and fix recurring mistakes.

Practice plan for the next 2–4 weeks

• Reinforce 2 openings: English Opening (primary) and Caro-Kann Exchange Variation (secondary). For each, study 8–12 model games focusing on typical plans, key exchanges, and common tactical themes.
• Bullet time management drill: play short sessions with a strict timer; after each game, note the move where you spent too long and what you would do differently next time.
• Endgame focus: practice rook endings and king activity in short drills (e.g., 5–10 minute rook endgames) 2–3 times per week.
• Tactics routine: 15 minutes daily of tactical puzzles targeting forks, pins, skewers, and back-rank ideas to improve speed and accuracy under pressure.

Optional quick reference

If you’d like, I can prepare a compact, 2-week study plan tied to your live openings and recent game themes, plus a short annotated sample game from your recent bullet run to illustrate turning points and best practices.