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Tihana Ivekovic WFM

tihanaivekovic223 Zagreb Since 2014 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
56.0% W 37.0% L 7.1% D
Bullet
2629
141W 99L 12D
Blitz
2549
1292W 1003L 152D
Rapid
2557
142W 25L 12D
Daily
1376
316W 122L 63D

Overall Performance

Great job on maintaining a solid strength adjusted win rate of about 56%! Your recent rating trend is strongly upward, with a 35 point increase over the past month and consistent gains over the last 3 and 6 months. This indicates continuous improvement in your bullet play.

Recent Game Highlights

  • You've demonstrated strong tactical awareness in several games, converting material and positional advantages to wins.
  • Your attacking play stands out, especially in games where you managed quick mating nets or exploited opponent inaccuracies efficiently.
  • In some matches, you secured victories through opponent time pressure, indicating effective time management and pressure application.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time management: Some losses came due to running out of time. In bullet, rapid decision-making is critical, so try to balance between speed and accuracy.
  • Endgame technique: Reviewing endgame positions from your losses may help avoid being outplayed in tight time scrambles.
  • Opening familiarity: Consistent use and refinement of your preferred openings could help achieve more solid and comfortable middlegame positions. Consider reviewing openings you use most frequently to avoid early inaccuracies.

Next Steps

  • Analyze your losses focusing on moments where time became critical, and plan to improve quick evaluation skills.
  • Practice key endgame patterns and simplifications under time constraints to enhance confidence in late stages.
  • Deepen your familiarity with the openings you favor to save seconds on the clock and gain better positions early.
  • Keep leveraging your attacking abilities and look for tactical opportunities as you've done successfully.
  • Maintain the positive momentum; your rating trend clearly shows you're on the right path.

Sample Position to Review

Here's a critical position from a recent win where you effectively used pawn structure and piece activity to build pressure. Review and consider alternative move options to enhance your strategic depth: