Coach Chesswick
Hi shashkimsc228 – your personalised coaching report
1. Quick snapshot
• Peak rapid rating so far: 400 (2025-02-26)
• Typical session patterns:
2. What you already do well
- Fighting spirit & creativity. You are comfortable in unusual positions after 1.a3/1.a4 and often unsettle opponents rated at the same level (e.g. the wins against reygan_2015 and autphobia).
- Spot-on basic tactics. When opponents blunder, you rarely miss it. The clean 2…Nxh5! in the Alekhine’s Defence game punished Qh5?! instantly:
- Time management. You play most moves with 5–10 seconds still on the clock, avoiding time-pressure blunders.
3. Main improvement themes
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Early pawn moves ≠ development.
In several losses (e.g. vs iawera and kipper_12) pieces stayed on the back rank while flank pawns rushed forward.- Try starting games with two central pawns (e4/d4 or e5/d5) and develop minor pieces before launching pawn storms.
- Golden rule: after move 10 you want at least three pieces plus the king castled.
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King safety first.
Both sides of the board saw exposed kings. The line 1…g6 2…f6 3…g5 left dark-square holes and ended in mate. Follow these checkpoints:- No more than one pawn move in front of your king before you castle.
- Avoid weakening squares next to the king (g6 + f6 invites Qh5+).
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Opening fundamentals.
Swapping openings every game makes learning patterns hard. Pick one mainline for each colour and stick to it for 20–30 games:- White: consider the London System (d4, Nf3, Bf4, e3, c3) – solid, easy to learn.
- Black vs 1.e4: the Caro-Kann (1…c6 2…d5) keeps your king safe and teaches pawn structure play.
- Black vs 1.d4/other: Queen’s Gambit Declined set-up (d5, e6, Nf6, Be7, O-O).
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Convert winning positions.
Some opponents resigned early, but a few games you lost by abandon when ahead. Stay focused until the result is recorded (internet drops or distractions cost rating points).
4. Tactical training plan
• 10 puzzles/day focusing on double attacks and back-rank mates.
• After each rapid game, spend 5 minutes with an engine to find one missed tactic – no more – and add it to a personal flashcard deck.
• Weekly mini-review: look at your last 5 games and answer “Did I castle before move 10?” If not, why?
5. Next-step checklist
- Play 10 rapid games using the recommended openings only.
- Annotate at least one win and one loss each week; focus on move-10 position and king safety.
- Post a question about an unclear position in the forums – explaining ideas out loud accelerates learning.
Enjoy the journey, keep the creativity, and layer solid fundamentals on top – that mix will push you well past 1800!