Coach Chesswick
Hi razu25 — Post-Match Coaching Report
Quick profile
- Peak rapid rating: 1479 (2025-05-01)
- Favourite first move as White: 1.e4 (100 % of the sampled games)
- Typical defences as Black: …e5 (Italian/Four Knights) and the Scandinavian
What you already do well
- Initiative-first mindset. The sacrificial idea 5.Bxf7+ (Noa Gambit) against the Four-Knights appeared twice and netted you two convincing wins. Spotting these tactical chances is a clear strength.
- Fast development & early castling. In every win you completed development before move 10 and reached safety first, forcing your opponents to solve problems.
- Converting extra material. When you emerge a piece up you rarely let the advantage slip, as seen in the Center Game win vs lukstrike.
Growth opportunities
- Pawn-storm timing. Several losses (e.g. vs corinalex, move 31 g4 & 34 g5) come from pushing g- & h-pawns too early, weakening your own king. Ask “Who benefits if the position opens?” before advancing flank pawns.
- End-game technique. In the Scandinavian loss you reached an equal rook ending but drifted into a lost pawn race. Train basic king-and-pawn endings and practice opposition in puzzles.
- Handling counter-sacrifices. Games vs chad2009 show trouble when opponents sacrifice back (…Bxe5, …Bxa3). Work on recognising defensive resources such as the zwischenzug Zwischenzug and on keeping your back rank safe (Back-rank weakness).
- Opening depth as White. In the Sicilian Old-Style game you knew the first 8 moves, then improvised and lost. Consider adding one structured main line (Alapin or Open Sicilian) to avoid being out-prepared.
Action plan for the next 2 weeks
| Day | 15-min task |
|---|---|
| Mon / Thu | End-game drill: rook + 4 pawns vs rook + 4 pawns (Chess.com’s End-Game Trainer) |
| Tue / Fri | Tactics: 20 puzzles rated 100 points above your current rating; annotate any misses |
| Wed | Opening study: watch one video on the Italian Two Knights deferred …d5 break |
| Sat | Play 3 rapid games focusing on king safety (no g-/h-pawn moves before move 15 unless forced) |
| Sun | Self-review: pick one loss, add comments, and upload as a study |
Illustrative moment
Compare these two positions:
- Success: 14…Rxf4! in the Center Game win — you correctly calculated the forcing line and won two pawns.
- Missed chance: 22…Re7? vs corinalex allowed White’s queen to penetrate f5-f7. Instead, 22…Qe6 holds everything and keeps the extra pawn.
Replay the critical sequence here:
When you win & when you struggle
Final encouragement
You are already a dynamic, tactical player. By adding a touch of patience (king safety & end-games) your rating ceiling will rise quickly. See you at the next milestone, and happy calculating!