Sravan Renjith IM

Recent game reflections

You closed out a blitz win with a decisive mating attack, showing sharp calculation and good piece coordination under time pressure. In the loss, there were moments of time trouble and pockets of unclear planning that allowed the opponent to seize the initiative. The draw games demonstrated resilience and the ability to hold balance, though there are chances to convert some of those positions into wins with firmer plans and more consistent pressure.

• Win takeaway: You kept the pressure on and finished with a clean tactical finish. This shows you can convert initiative into a quick result when your attack is well-timed.
• Loss takeaway: Time management and a clear plan were sometimes missing in the middle game. Look for forcing moves and a simple, repeatable plan to avoid getting overwhelmed by counterplay.
• Draw takeaway: You defended accurately and avoided blunders, which is a solid foundation. To convert more draws into wins, aim to generate a small, practical threat that keeps opponent on the defensive.

Strengths you can lean on

• Strong tactical intuition in blitz, able to spot forcing ideas and mating nets when the position is sharp.
• Openings versatility, with a mix of aggressive and solid choices that keep opponents off balance.
• Resilient defense in blitz, capable of holding difficult positions and finding practical moves under pressure.

Key improvement areas

• Time management: cultivate a quick, safe decision process for the early and middlegame so you don’t get swallowed by the clock in critical moments.
• Clear game plan: start each game with a simple plan (control the center, develop pieces, and safeguard the king) and stick to it unless a concrete tactic forces a change.
• Tactics and pattern recognition: commit to a daily short tactic routine to improve speed and accuracy on forcing moves, checks, and captures.
• Endgame readiness: practice common rook and minor piece endgames to convert advantages into wins even when the position simplifies.

4-week practice plan

• Week 1: daily tactic puzzles (about 15–20 minutes) plus a post-game review focusing on the first 15 moves to reinforce development and plans.
• Week 2: study two reliable blitz openings you enjoy and practice the typical middlegame plans they lead to; review key middlegame decision points.
• Week 3: drill rook and pawn endgames to improve conversion and drawing chances when queens and minor pieces are off the board.
• Week 4: run time-controlled blitz sessions, then write a brief after-action note for each game covering opening choice, plan, and a key moment to learn from.

Opening guidance for blitz

Your opening performance shows value in both aggressive and solid lines. Consider pairing two practical, low-risk systems for blitz to reduce early complications while keeping chances to outplay opponents. For example, you can lean on a Scandinavian-Defense style setup for quick development and active play, and also incorporate a solid London System approach for clear plans and king safety. These can be explored with focused study and short, repeatable plans in blitz.

• Focus on fast development, quick king safety, and a simple, repeatable middlegame plan in these lines.
• Study common middlegame motifs arising from them so you recognize typical ideas and avoid being surprised by opponent tactics.

Learning aids (placeholders): Scandinavian-Defense, London-System-Poisoned-Pawn-Variation

Progress tracking and next steps

Set a small weekly target to build consistency, then review progress in your practice sessions. If you’d like, we can attach a quick review template to your next session to capture opening choices, plan, and a single key moment for each game.