Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo FM

Quick summary for Pedro Antonio Lopez Mateo

Nice run recently — you’re playing dynamically, winning sharp tactical battles and getting good results from aggressive opening choices. Your strength-adjusted win rate (~0.67) and the openings performance show you’re comfortable in attacking systems. Small pattern: when the opponent generates a fast kingside attack you sometimes underestimate the need for prophylaxis and timely exchanges. Below are concrete, actionable points to keep the momentum and fix recurring issues.

What you did well (keep doing these)

• Active piece play and central control — the win vs lainmqn shows strong central advances (d5, f4/fxe5) and good use of piece activity.
• Good opening preparation — strong win rates in your chosen lines (London Poisoned Pawn, Amazon systems, several French lines). Keep playing the systems you know well.
• Calculated tactical finishing — converting the attack with precise forcing moves (example: Qf5+ and Ng5 leading to Nxh7 in your win).
• Resilience under pressure — you keep creating complications rather than simplifying into passive positions.

Key weaknesses to fix (high impact)

• King-safety & prophylaxis: in losses (example vs jaxteller2400) you allowed White to open lines toward your king (rook lifts, pawn breaks). When the opponent signals a pawn storm, prioritize defensive measures: trade a key attacker, play h6/g6 at the right time, or reorganize rooks to block files.
• Timing of pawn moves that open files: moves like f6 (or other pawn pushes near your king) can create fatal open lines. Ask: "Does this open a file or diagonal toward my king?" before pushing.
• Piece coordination in defense: avoid passive piece placement that leaves rooks and minor pieces disconnected. Aim to keep at least one piece able to contest invading ranks/files.
• Time management in rapid: you often get into low time. Maintain a simple 5–10 second rule: when a position is unclear, spend a few extra seconds to avoid tactical oversights in critical moments.

Game-specific notes

Win vs lainmqn — opening: Trompowsky Attack

• Good plan: you seized the center quickly (d5), then used f4/fxe5 to open lines. Qf5+ and Ng5 were well timed. The final Nxh7 exploited the weakened back rank and undefended h7 pawn — excellent tactical awareness.
• Practice idea: study games where a central pawn storm converts into a kingside strike (look for examples in Trompowsky and related systems).
• Interactive view — replay the final sequence to internalize the motifs:

Loss vs jaxteller2400 — opening: French Defense

• Critical idea to review: after White opened the kingside (g- and h-files) you found it hard to neutralize the rook infiltration (Rg6, Rxf6 / Rxe6). The sequence shows how quickly an open g/h-file and an active enemy rook can decide the game.
• Practical fix: when facing pawn storms, consider trading rooks or creating a pawn shield (g6/h6) earlier, or retreat the king to a safer file if possible. If your opponent sacrifices to open files, calculate whether the sacrifice is sound — often the right defensive resource is a timely exchange or counterattack elsewhere on the board.

Concrete training plan (4 weeks)

• Daily tactics (15–25 mins): focus on motifs you encounter most — pins, discovered attacks, sacrificial mates, and rook infiltration tactics.
• Two weekly focused studies (30–40 mins each):
  • Defensive themes vs pawn storms — study model games where the defender neutralizes a kingside attack.
  • Endings with rooks and pawns — simple conversions and defending with limited material.
• One postmortem per day (10–15 mins): review your last rapid game quickly. Ask: "What changed the pawn structure? Which piece became inactive? Where did my opponent start getting initiative?"
• Weekly slow game (30+10 or 45|15): practice converting advantages without time pressure and improving calculation speed.

Short checklist to use during games

• Before any pawn push near your king ask: does this open lines toward my king?
• If your opponent starts a pawn storm, look for one of these: trade a piece, play h6/g6 (prophylaxis), or seek counterplay on the opposite wing.
• Keep rooks connected and ready to contest open files — rooks are often the deciding factor in your losses.
• In unclear positions spend a few extra seconds to verify immediate tactics — avoid rush blunders in the final 2–3 minutes.

Positive trend & targets

• Your 3–6 month slope and long-term trend are positive; you’re improving. Small dips are normal — treat them as signal points to correct specific patterns.
• Short-term target: reduce losses from king-side attacks by 50% over the next month through the above drills.
• Long-term target: consolidate opening repertoire around lines where your win rate is highest (for example the London Poisoned Pawn and Amazon systems) and broaden defensive resources against those who try to steer games into attacking races.

Links & next steps

• Replay the win vs lainmqn above to internalize the tactical themes:
• Study defensive examples in the French Defense structures to see typical ideas for Black when White attacks the kingside.

Keep me updated

Tell me which of the drills you try and I’ll give a 1–2 move puzzle set or specific model games next. If you want, I can generate a 2-week tactical plan tailored to openings you play most (e.g. London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation).