Coach Chesswick
Hi Sanek_Mikheev – coach’s review of your latest 60-second games
Quick strengths snapshot
- Energetic pawn storms in the b3/Larsen structures – you regularly gain space with g- and h-pawns and create mating nets (see the miniature below).
- Tactical alertness – you often spot forcing continuations such as 24…Na2+!! and 41…Qxc2+!! against way_cool.
- Opening knowledge – with Black you have a crisp plan (…d5/…Bg4) that scores well versus 1 b3 & 1 d4.
Key areas to sharpen
- Clock handling: four of your last six setbacks were time or “game abandoned”. • Aim to stay above 5 seconds until move 30. • Practise premove drills in dead-won positions so the conversion is automatic.
- Central flexibility: several defeats (e.g. vs ProGamerRichYT & ElizbarUbilava) came after early queen forays that left d-/e-files weak. • When you push flank pawns, consider a timely …c5 or …e5 break to counterbalance the centre.
- Piece coordination in endgames: in the lost rook-and-pawn race you had passed pawns yet your pieces blocked each other. • Rule of thumb: first activate king, then push pawns.
What to keep doing
- Continue playing thematic exchanges like …Bxg3 or …Nxg2 which convert space into material.
- Keep using dark-square pressure – it fits your style and scores particularly well in bullet.
Try this mini-routine before each session
- 3-minute puzzle rush to warm-up tactical vision.
- One 5 + 3 game to “reset” your rhythm – focus on time usage.
- Then jump into bullet.
Highlight combo: double rook & queen dance
Stats & progress
Best blitz rating: 2409 (2018-08-24). Your win-rate distribution looks healthy:
Next steps (1-week plan)
- Analyse three losses with a buddy or engine – focus only on why you entered time trouble.
- Add the English/Caro-Kann set-up (…c6 & …d5) to your Black repertoire against 1 b3; it keeps the centre solid while you prepare …e5 breaks.
- Study one endgame theme: rook vs. passed pawn (search for “Lucena” & “Philidor” on Chess.com’s lessons) Lucena Position.
Keep the pressure, tidy up the clock, and your rating will climb fast – good luck!