Hi Mustfa!
Great job keeping an active playing schedule and already reaching 1200 (2025-04-10) in the 800-range. Your recent results show solid progress and a real eye for tactics.
What you’re doing well
- Tactical alertness. In several wins you spotted Nxf7, Qxb7 and advanced pawns (e.g. c7-c8=Q) with confidence. Your calculation ability is your main weapon right now.
- Initiative-first mindset. You’re not afraid to throw in moves like h4–h5 or g4 to unbalance the position and make your opponent think.
- Time pressure handling. Most of your victories come with plenty of clock left, while your opponents flag. Keep using that speed advantage.
Biggest improvement opportunities
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King safety – castle earlier.
In your last two losses you delayed castling and allowed …Qg3# and …b6#. Follow the basic opening rule: “Develop and castle by move 10.” Add a mental checklist: “Are both kings safe?” every 3-4 moves. -
Impulse pawn pushes.
Moves like g4 (vs yapofyips) or b4 (vs quenken) created dark-square holes around your own king. Before pushing a wing pawn ask, “Does this weaken squares my opponent can invade?” 5-second habit: scan the board for undefended squares after any pawn move. -
Material greed vs. counterplay.
Capturing on b2 or a1 looked tempting, but it let opponents coordinate threats. Try the “two-question test”: “What can my opponent do after I take?” and “Can I safely consolidate?” If the answer to either is unclear, consider a safer move.
Mini-lessons from your latest games
Most recent win (vs azarlz)
You converted a material edge smoothly once pieces were traded, but notice how quickly c5-c6-c7 tied down Black. When you have a protected passed pawn, push it only after all your pieces are active—exactly what you did here.
Most recent loss (vs quenken)
After 19…Qe3 you underestimated back-rank and dark-square threats. Instead of 20
Next-step training plan
- Start every 3-min session with two 5-min tactical puzzles. This warms up calculation and reduces blunders early in your games.
- Play three slow-blitz (10|0) games per week focusing on castling before move 10 and not pushing wing pawns until you’re castled. Review them briefly—no engine, just your thoughts.
- Study one classical master game in the Italian or English each day. Pause after the opening and guess the next move; compare with the game to reinforce sound plans.
- Track progress with to see if your early-game results improve and to ensure consistency.
Keep sharpening those tactics, give your king a safe home, and you’ll break 900+ in no time. Good luck and have fun at the board!