Coach Chesswick
Hi Semetey!
Congratulations on maintaining an elite blitz rating (2722 (2025-09-23)) and on recent wins against titled opposition. Your games show a fearless, initiative-driven style anchored in the Dutch Defence (as Black) and Bird/Larsen set-ups (as White).
Your current super-powers
- Opening command – You repeatedly guide games into Dutch structures where you handle key breaks such as …e6/…e5 and …c5 with confidence.
- Piece activity & tactical alertness – In the win over Kgli1m you combined 18…e5! with the rook lifts 28…Ra1/29…Rb1 to convert flawlessly.
- Practical fighting spirit – Long Titled-Tuesday sessions never break your resolve; the below shows very strong first-hour scores.
Growth opportunities
- Clock discipline
Three recent losses were on time with playable positions (e.g. vs garfield000). Aim to reach move 30 with ≥ 30 seconds by:- Thinking on the opponent’s clock.
- Trusting first-choice moves in familiar set-ups.
- Kingside security in the Dutch
The game vs MajorCoast collapsed after 14…Rxf3?! – a classic case of over-committing before ensuring your own king’s safety. Inject one move of prophylaxis (…Kh8, …Qf8) before tactical strikes. - Endgame technique
Winning rook endings slipped (garfield000, NightOwlCalculator). Refresh Lucena, Philidor and side-check ideas; drill them against engines with increment. - Diversify your White repertoire
Bird/Larsen systems are effective but predictable. Adding one main-line 1.e4 or 1.d4 weapon will cut opponent prep time in half. - Switching gears
When the position simplifies, continue with quiet strengthening moves instead of further tactics – a common master-level leap.
Suggested training plan
| Daily | 15-20 themed puzzles (forks, zwischenzug, back-rank). |
| 2× / week | One 15|10 rapid game, self-annotated, then engine check. |
| Weekly | Re-play one Dutch/Bird loss from the critical moment; search for safer plans. |
| Monthly | Memorise one classical rook ending and test vs table-base bot. |
Keep in mind
Your attacking instincts are your edge; the next rating jump comes from adding clock management, endgame confidence and occasional restraint.
Good luck chasing 2700+ blitz – looking forward to your next Titled Tuesday run!