Coach Chesswick
Feedback for Viktoria Ni
Viktoria, your recent games show a clear fighting spirit and good understanding of fundamental chess principles. Here’s some constructive feedback to help you improve further:
- Opening Play: You tend to choose solid and classical openings, which is excellent for developing your pieces and controlling the center early on. Continue to build your opening repertoire, focusing on understanding typical plans rather than just memorizing moves.
- Tactics and Calculation: Your wins demonstrate good tactical awareness and the ability to capitalize on opponent mistakes (for example, your recent victory with a well-executed checkmate). To raise your level, work on calculating a few more moves ahead and watch out for missed tactical opportunities in your losses.
- Time Management: In some rapid/live games, it appears you spend a fair bit of time in the opening/middlegame but occasionally lose on time or make hurried decisions later. Practice balancing your time so you maintain focus and avoid time trouble.
- Endgame Technique: Your games sometimes reach complex endgame positions. Working on basic endgame principles and key theoretical positions will help you convert advantages more consistently and defend even when behind.
- Positional Understanding: Try to deepen your grasp of positional concepts like pawn structures, weak squares, and piece coordination. This will help you make stronger strategic decisions, especially during quieter moments in the game.
Keep reviewing your losses carefully, as those games are valuable for learning. Focus on one or two areas at a time, and incorporate regular tactics training to sharpen your skills.
Great job on your recent wins! Stay consistent, and you’ll see steady progress.