Coach Chesswick
Bobur Sattarov – Blitz Performance Review
Great job maintaining an elite blitz rating (2879 (2023-08-07)) and a healthy win-rate (see
). Your recent miniature as Black against AnthonyWirig showcased crisp activity and accurate calculation.What’s working
- Dynamic piece play. Early breaks such as 6…c5 (Trompowsky) or 15…e5 (French Chigorin) repeatedly give you the initiative.
- Tactical awareness. You spot intermediate moves and long diagonals quickly; the 22…Qxc3 grab in your latest win is a good example.
- Opening variety. With White you switch between Closed-Sicilian and English structures; as Black you face both 1.e4 and 1.d4 confidently.
Targets for improvement
- Clock management. Four of the last five losses were on time in drawable or winning endings (e.g., vs FoggyMorning). When under 10 s play a safe move instantly—activate king, push a passed pawn one square, or give a check.
- Pawn over-extension. In the loss vs AnthonyWirig you pushed g- and h-pawns without sufficient cover, inviting …Qxa2 counter-play.
Preview of the critical set-up: - Endgame technique. You needed 70 moves to convert a rook-ending vs FoggyMorning. Daily drills of Lucena & Philidor positions will save both time and nerves.
- Prophylaxis. Before committing to forcing lines, ask “What is my opponent’s next shot?”—a quick counter-question can avoid surprises (see zwischenzug).
Two-week action plan
| Day | Work | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Wed/Fri | 30 min rook-ending drills | Play each study in < 3 s per move. |
| Tue/Thu | Opening file update | Write a one-page answer sheet vs …d5 & …e5 in Closed Sicilian. |
| Sat | Sparring set (10 blitz) | Annotate two critical moments. |
| Sun | Loss review | List 3 missed prophylactic moves. |
On-the-clock checklist
• < 20 s — play safe-move not best-move
• Count defenders of your own king before any pawn push
• In endings: activate the king first
Keep the fighting spirit, Bobur! Tighten the clock control and add a touch of prophylaxis and you’ll blast past your current peak in no time.