Nekinn

Hi Nekinn! Here is tailor-made feedback to help you climb beyond your current 913 (2021-01-22).

1. What you already do well

• Quick tactical eye. Games such as your win over gilessohi show you spot forks (12.Qxe5+), pins (13.Rxd7), and mating nets confidently.
• Willingness to attack. You often castle long and push pawns to open lines, keeping the initiative.
• No fear of complications. Gambits and sharp lines keep the game lively and are great for learning tactics at this stage.

2. Biggest improvement priorities

1. Sound opening habits.
   Your losses to marjazz and thereallilstehle started with early queen moves (3.Qxd4, 4.Qd5, 5.Qg5) or pawn grabs that ignored development.
   🔑 Guideline: in the first 8–10 moves aim for knight, knight, bishop, bishop, castle before your queen roams.
2. Blunder check every move.
   Each resignation game ended after a simple tactic against you (e.g., 5…Nxe4! winning a piece). Ask yourself: “If I play this, what is my opponent’s best reply?”
   Try the “two-blunder rule”: refuse to move until you have spotted at least two ways your move could be punished.
3. Defensive awareness.
   Because you like attacking, you sometimes forget your back rank or loose pieces (e.g., 11.Qxh7# when you were Black). Spend five minutes a day on easy defensive puzzles to build pattern recognition.

3. Practical action plan

• Choose one solid line with White (e.g., the London System or the Italian Game) and one with Black (e.g., the Scandinavian Defense you already play). Stick to them for 20–30 games so early positions feel familiar.
• After each game, replay it once without an engine and write down one thing you could have done better. Only then let an engine confirm.
• Solve 10 tactics a day, rating 200–400 points above your own, and spend extra time on puzzles you fail.
• In rapid games, try to keep at least 5 minutes for the middlegame. If you are still moving instantly, slow down.

4. Mini-checklist before you move

1. Are any of my pieces en-prise?
2. What does my opponent threaten?
3. Does my move improve development, king safety, or piece activity?
4. If it’s a sacrifice, have I calculated at least 2–3 moves ahead?

5. Track your progress

Use the built-in stats to see when you play best:

6. Final encouragement

Your aggressive style is a great foundation—once you add solid development and a quick blunder check, your tactical skills will shine even brighter. Keep practising, review each loss, and you will break the 600 barrier sooner than you think. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!