Coach Chesswick
Hi nbeaumont69 – Personalised Chess Feedback
1. What you already do well
- Attacking instincts. Your pawn storms (g- and h-files) created winning chances against valikjon and others.
- Converting extra material. In the win vs Kiyele you calmly escorted the b-pawn to promotion and mopped up the rest.
- Stable White repertoire. London-System setups (d4–Bf4–Nf3–e3) give you structures you understand better than most opponents.
2. Biggest growth opportunities
- King safety & development
• Philidor loss to jul1959: the queen invasion on b7 happened because you delayed castling.
• 22gohan22 exploited dark-square holes after …g5/…f6.
Goal: castle by move 10 in 95 % of games and think twice before loosening pawns in front of your king. - Simpler Black repertoire vs 1.e4 The Philidor often leaves you cramped. Test drive the Scandinavian Defense or Caro-Kann for clearer plans and faster piece development.
- Time management A winning end-position turned into a timeout against braydoncameron. Plan during the opponent’s turn and use your lead on the clock as a weapon.
- Tactical alertness Missed forks and back-rank mates appeared in several defeats. Daily puzzle drills (15-20 a day) will grow pattern recognition.
- Endgame fundamentals In the rook ending vs dzmihur passive king placement cost pawns and the game. Study opposition, outside passed pawn, Lucena & Philidor positions.
3. Opening checkpoint – London blueprint
If Black plays …Nh5 to trap your bishop, exchange on d6 and retreat the knight to f3 – you’re still slightly better.
4. Quick diagnostics
| Skill | Now | Target (30 days) |
|---|---|---|
| King safety | ★★☆ | ★★★★ |
| Time usage | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Endgame play | ★★☆ | ★★★ |
| Tactics accuracy | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
5. Progress trackers
Current peak rapid rating: 1048 (2025-06-10)
6. Two-week training loop
- Days 1-3: 30 rated puzzles + self-analysis of the last game (first without, then with an engine).
- Day 4: Play 5 rapid games (10|0 or 15|10); make castling a non-negotiable priority.
- Day 5: Endgame study – practise Lucena & Philidor rook endings vs computer.
- Days 6-7: Light blitz for fun or rest.
Repeat the cycle, swapping in a new endgame topic each time.
7. Motivational snapshot
“A bad plan is still better than no plan. Build plans, castle early, and the wins will come.”