Alex Nedyhalov

Quick summary

Nice cluster of wins recently — strong attacking instincts, consistent use of aggressive e4 systems and kingside pawn storms, and the ability to convert middle‑game pressure into decisive results. Your rating trend is stable at a high level; small tweaks in calculation, endgames and time management will push those wins into more reliable +results.

Recent-game highlights (concrete examples)

• You repeatedly create decisive kingside threats: the game where you finished with a mating net (Qh7#) shows excellent pattern recognition and tactical finishing.
• Your sacrificial intuition is strong: the sequence that begins with Bxg6 followed by Nxg7 demonstrates you see forcing continuations and know how to follow through with queen/king pressure — see the short replay below.
• You win messy positions and time‑pressure fights — that’s practical chess strength. You force complications opponents often don’t handle well.
• Good opening selection: you favor sharp, asymmetric systems (closed Sicilian, Alekhine/Center Game and Caro‑Kann lines) where you outplay opponents from the middlegame plans rather than brute memorization.

Replay one representative attacking sequence (tap to load):

What you're doing well

• Attacking vision: you spot tactical motifs and mating nets quickly — that turns equality into wins.
• Practical play under pressure: you keep complicating when opponents are uncomfortable, forcing mistakes and time trouble.
• Opening choices fit your style: you get dynamic positions with chances instead of dry draws. Your Caro‑Kann and Closed Sicilian results are especially strong.
• Endurance and conversion: you often outplay opponents into the late middlegame and convert small advantages cleanly.

Key weaknesses to fix (with examples)

• Selective calculation errors: you correctly create complications (Bxg6, Nxg7) but sometimes rely on intuition rather than concrete counting. Drill the critical line calculation — verify one extra ply before committing to a sac.
• Time allocation: you win many time‑pressure fights, but occasional rushed decisions in complex positions leave chances for counterplay. Try to preserve a 3–5 minute buffer for the critical middlegame (moves 15–35).
• Endgame technique gaps: when positions simplify into rook + pawn or king+pawn races you occasionally miss the fastest path to a win. Focus on standard rook endings and opposition basics — they convert advantages more reliably.
• Occasional overreach: in a few games you allowed material grabs (opponent taking your rook/major piece) when a simpler plan would keep the initiative. If the attack path isn’t winning concretely, swap into a sustainable plan (trade to a won ending or create a passed pawn).

Concrete training plan — next 4 weeks

• Daily (15–25 min): tactic warmup — 10–20 mixed puzzles focusing on sacrifices, mating nets, and quiet defensive resources.
• 3× per week (30–45 min): endgame drills — king & pawn, basic rook endgames, and opposition. Use short positions and play them out to a theoretical result.
• 2× per week (30–40 min): annotate 2 recent losses/wins — pick one position per game where you felt unsure, and verify the concrete lines (calculate, check alternatives, ask “what if they had one extra move?”).
• Opening work (2 sessions/week, 20–30 min): consolidate 2 main lines — pick one aggressive system you like and learn 3 typical middlegame plans and 2 tactical motifs opponents use against it. For the Alekhine lines you recently played, study common breaks and where to place knights and pawns.
• Weekend slow rapid: play 1–2 longer rapid (15|10 or 25|10) treating them as study games — use the extra time to practice calculation discipline and time allocation.

Practical tips for your next rapid session

• Move 1–10: play familiar opening moves fast (10–20s). Save time for the critical middlegame moments.
• When you see a sac: before you commit, ask yourself “What is the enemy’s best reply?” and calculate one extra reply for both sides.
• If a win is messy: prefer simplification into a won endgame rather than infinite complications unless you’re sure the tactic is forced.
• Short checklist before move: king safety, opponent threats, candidate moves (checks, captures, attacks), 1 plausible continuation each.

Follow‑up suggestions

• Review 5 losses from the last month — annotate them and extract recurring mistakes (calculation, time, endgame). Pick one recurring mistake and make it the focus of the next week.
• Spend one week prioritizing endgames: a small improvement there usually net +50–100 rating points at your level because you convert more wins.
• Keep a short session log: note one takeaway after each session (what went well, what to repeat, what to fix).

Useful quick references

• Opponent samples: dojowazir, vramonespela, woody5086
• Opening you used in the recent sharp win: Alekhine's Defense — review typical central breaks and knight outposts for both sides.
• Play priority: tactics → endgames → targeted opening study (keep it narrow and repeatable).

Short checklist to print out (one line each)

• Warm up with 10 tactics.
• Open moves fast, save time for move 15–35.
• Before any sacrifice: calculate opponent's BEST reply.
• If attack is unclear, simplify into a winning endgame.
• Log one lesson after each session.

If you want, next steps I can do for you

• Analyze any single loss in depth and produce a 3‑point improvement plan for that specific mistake.
• Create a 4‑week personalized training schedule with daily tasks and progress checks.
• Walk through a critical game move‑by‑move (I can embed the full PGN you want to study).