Overall Performance and Recent Results
Eric, your recent blitz games show a solid and resilient playing style, with several convincing wins against strong opponents. Your strength adjusted win rate near 50% indicates you are consistently competitive at your level.
Notably, you have experienced a positive 1 month rating change of 23 points and a 3 month increase of 83 points, reflecting an upward trend in your performance in the short to medium term. However, the 6 month change shows a decline, suggesting some fluctuations which you might want to analyze further.
Opening Play Assessment
Your opening repertoire, including the Queens Gambit Declined, King's Indian Attack, and Benoni Defense, is versatile and active. You are comfortable in dynamic positions and are able to leverage both tactical and positional advantages.
- You displayed strong understanding of typical pawn breaks and piece maneuvers in your openings, often gaining space and initiative early.
- In games against players with similar or slightly higher ratings, you managed to capitalize on small inaccuracies and convert advantages efficiently.
- Improvement can be focused on refining move orders to avoid allowing counterplay, particularly in complex opening lines like the Benoni.
Game-Specific Feedback
From the detailed moves of your recent games, here are some targeted insights:
- Use of timely pawn pushes to gain space was effective, for example, pushing pawns on the kingside to initiate attacks around move 12-16 was very well executed.
- You successfully simplified the position when ahead in material or position, which is critical in blitz to reduce opponent counter chances.
- In some losses, dropping back pieces allowed your opponent to seize initiative — consider focusing on piece activity and safeguarding key squares more tightly.
- Time management was strong, but ensure you maintain focus in critical moments as a few resignations came when positions were still playable.
Areas for Improvement
To continue your progress, consider focusing on these areas:
- Tactical Awareness: Regular training with tactics puzzles can help you sharpen your calculation and spotting opportunities under time pressure.
- Opening Depth: Deepen your understanding of key opening lines you play frequently, to avoid early inaccuracies that give opponents the chance to equalize or take initiative.
- Endgame Technique: Work on converting advantages cleanly and defending tenaciously in slightly worse positions, as blitz games often hinge on these-critical moments.
- Psychological Resilience: Maintain confidence even in challenging positions; try to fight on where possible, as many games can be salvaged in blitz format.
Next Steps
Keep harnessing your strengths in active, dynamic play and build on your recent positive momentum. Consistent review of recent games, especially the losses, will provide valuable lessons. Stay patient with your rating swings, and focus on steady improvement.
Feel free to analyze specific games you want to improve on in detail, and consider setting training goals around the highlighted areas to maximize your growth as a blitz player.