Nodar Lortkipanidze IM

What went well in these blitz games

Your blitz play shows sharp opening choices and persistent pressure in the middlegame. You’ve been able to create dynamic positions that force your opponents to decide under time pressure, and you’ve shown good chances to seize the initiative when the position allows it. You also demonstrated stamina by staying in demanding lines and keeping the fight alive through complicated middlegame sequences.

• Active piece coordination in the middlegame, especially using rooks and the queen to press on open files and weak squares.
• Willingness to complicate the position when your opponent is under time pressure, which can tilt the balance in blitz games.
• Resilience in continuing to seek improvements and tactical chances even after the opening phase.

Key improvement areas

• Time management in blitz: Your recent one-month change suggests you’ve had rough patches with clock handling. Develop a simple time plan for each game: allocate a predictable amount of think time for early, non-forcing moves, and reserve critical calculation for the middlegame and endgame when the clock tightens.
• Endgame conversion: Several losses and near-misses came when the game drifted into endgames without a clear plan. Practice practical rook endings and king activity to convert advantages or force draws when needed.
• Tactical calculation under pressure: Blitz rewards quick, accurate calculations. Strengthen this with short, daily tactical puzzles and after each puzzle, note the key idea you missed or mis-evaluated and why.
• Opening plan clarity: You perform well in some aggressive setups, but in blitz it helps to have a concrete, repeatable plan for the first 10–12 moves and a fallback plan if your opponent deviates early. Focus on the typical pawn structures and common middlegame ideas for your main lines (Sicilian Alapin, Scotch, Caro-Kann, etc.).
• Prophylaxis and pattern recognition: Regularly ask, “What is my opponent threatening here, and what could go wrong if I push this plan?” Building this habit reduces overextension and hidden tactical blows against you.

Trends and what they suggest about your play

Your data shows a short-term dip followed by a rebound over longer windows. Specifically, a one-month rating change indicates a drop, while three- and six-month changes point to growth and a rising trend. The slopes suggest that a recent period of stronger results is lifting your longer-term trajectory, but the pace varies by horizon. The overall takeaway is: you have momentum, but you’ll benefit from stabilizing your performance in the next few weeks to prevent bigger swings.

Two-week action plan

• Daily: solve 10–15 tactical puzzles focused on common blitz motifs (checks, forcing sequences, and quick forks or pins).
• Endgame drill: 2 sessions this week on rook endings with pawns, emphasizing king activity and rook activity along open files.
• Opening focus: pick 1–2 openings you feel comfortable with and write a concise 12-move plan for both sides; practice deviations to stay on a clear path in the first 10–12 moves.
• Time management drill: play a few 5+3 or 3+2 practice games and track the first 10 moves; aim to keep early moves efficient and reserve brainpower for critical middlegame decisions.
• Post-game routine: after each blitz game, write down one mistake you made and one concrete idea to avoid repeating it in future games.

Opening performance snapshot

Your openings data show solid results in several lines, including the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and the Scotch Game, with meaningful win rates. This suggests you’re comfortable pressing from the opening into active middlegames. To leverage this in blitz, continue refining these lines by focusing on typical middlegame plans and common responses from opponents, so you can transition smoothly into a favorable middlegame without getting entangled in side lines.

Strength-adjusted win rate and rating trends

Next steps and support

If you’d like, I can tailor a compact, two-week study plan around your main openings, typical endgames you encounter, and common blitz time-trouble scenarios. Share a couple of your last games you’d like reviewed and we’ll map out specific improvements for the next session.