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Parm55

Since 2024 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
50.7%- 47.5%- 1.8%
Rapid 738
855W 801L 30D
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Hi Parm55, here is some personalised feedback based on your latest games

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1. Quick snapshot

  • Current level: ~650 in 10-minute “Live” games.
  • Recent run: 6 wins / 4 losses.
  • Best recorded rating so far: 711 (2025-06-17).

2. Your strengths

  • Tactical alertness – you often spot loose pawns (…Qxg7, …Qxb2 etc.) and forks such as 7.Nd6+ in your Alekhine win.
  • Fighting spirit – you keep looking for counter-punches even when behind, which paid off in several comeback victories.
  • End-game technique – the 53-move win against Dimi1971 shows you can convert a long game when queens are off.

3. Main improvement areas

  1. Opening discipline – tame the early queen adventures
    5 of the last 10 games start with Qh5 or Qxe5+. Against beginners that works, but stronger opponents punish the queen with …Bc5, …d6 or …Nc6. Each extra queen move wastes tempo and delays castling.
    Action plan:
    • Play the simple Italian:

    • With Black, replace 2…Qf6 or 4…Qe7 by sound moves like 2…Nc6 in the Scotch or 2…d5 in the King’s Pawn (the Scandinavian).
    • Rule of thumb: don’t move the queen until move 8 unless you are threatening mate or winning material with check.
  2. King safety – castle early and often
    In three losses you were still in the centre after move 10. Castling reduces 80 % of cheap tactical threats you currently face.
    Training idea: Play 10 blitz games forcing yourself to castle by move 8 unless illegal; review how much safer the king feels.
  3. Develop both sides of the board
    Many positions show the queen + one knight doing all the work while the queenside pieces stay home. Follow the classical order: centre pawns → knights → bishops → castle → rooks to open files.
  4. Tactical calculation drills
    Several resignations stem from missed forks/skewers (e.g. 18.Ne7+). Ten minutes of Puzzle Rush or rated puzzles every day will sharpen spotting of pins, forks and back-rank mates. Remember the motifs: fork, pin, skewer.
  5. Time & connection management
    Half of the losses are “game abandoned”. Double-check internet stability and keep at least 30 seconds in reserve. If you must leave, use the resign button to form better habits.

4. Opening repertoire suggestion

With WhiteWith Black
Italian Game or Scotch (no early queen). Aim for ♔O-O by move 7. Versus 1.e4 play the Scandinavian 1…d5 or a solid 1…e5 + 2…Nc6. Against 1.d4 choose the Queen’s Gambit Accepted you already tried.

5. A short study plan (4 weeks)

  1. Week 1–2: Watch a beginner-friendly course on “principles of opening play”; practise 20 Italian/Scandinavian games.
  2. Week 3: Daily 25 puzzles; annotate two of your games without engine, then compare with engine.
  3. Week 4: End-games – king & pawn vs king; basic rook endings. Use the drills tab on Chess.com.

6. Motivational note

You’re already comfortable spotting “free stuff”. By adding structure (develop first, queen later) your rating can jump from the 600s into the 800–900 zone quickly. Stick to the plan, review each game for one key mistake, and celebrate every small improvement.

Good luck, Parm55! I’m here whenever you need the next set of pointers.


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