WetDomino

Hi WetDomino – Coaching Feedback

1. Quick Snapshot

Your live-rapid rating is climbing steadily (current peak: 1120 (2023-04-13)). The graphs below show when you score best; notice the dip in the late-evening hours.

2. What You’re Doing Well

• Fast development & open games. In several wins you reached castling by move 10 and already had rooks connected (e.g. the Bishop’s Opening win vs. evgeniysin).
• Initiative-seeking attitude. Gambits such as 1…e5 against 1.d4 (Englund Gambit) show you’re willing to unbalance positions and make opponents solve problems.
• Tactical eye. You spot forks, pins and mating nets—see the miniature finish 16…Qxg2# in the game below:
  
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• Endgame conversion. The long K+R vs K endgame versus amanydv05 was played methodically; you triangulated and forced promotion.

3. Main Improvement Areas

1. King safety in French-type structures.
   In the loss to donking15 you allowed 8.Qh5+ followed by 9.Qf7+; your king walked to d6 and the position collapsed.
   • Avoid playing …f6 early in the Advance French; try the main line 3…c5 4.c3 Nc6.
   • When you do play …f6, be ready for the forcing check sequence ( Qh5+ / Qf7+). Study the concept of the “poisoned f-pawn” and related king hunts.
2. Over-reliance on the Nd4 fork.
   Many games feature …Nd4 hitting queen & bishop. Opponents will prepare: 9.Qd1 in your win, and 9.Qe3! in your loss to bigbrando. Mix in other ideas (…Be7, …Be6, or …g6 setups) so you’re less predictable.
3. Clock management.
   Two recent losses were on time while still ahead materially. You tend to go below 30 seconds around move 30. Train increment blitz (3 + 2) to practice playing solid moves quickly. Use pre-moves in forced recaptures and avoid “analysis paralysis” in won endings.
4. Handling symmetrical d4-e3 systems.
   Against 1.d4 d5 2.e3 you often choose …Nc6 + …e5, which can leave the d5-pawn undefended. Consider the simple QGD setup: …Nf6, …e6, …c5 (or …c6) and develop normally.

4. Opening Repertoire Suggestions

5. Training Plan (Next 2 Weeks)

• 10 minutes of tactics daily (theme: back-rank mate & interference).
• Play 15 games of 5 + 5 focusing only on clock discipline—auto-queen, pre-move recaptures.
• Review three master games in the Italian and QGA; annotate moves 1–15 to build opening patterns.
• Endgame drill: K+P vs K conversions until you win 10 in a row against the computer.

6. Final Thoughts

Your creativity and fighting spirit already give you an edge in this rating range. Shore up the king-safety lapses and time-trouble habits, and 700+ is within reach very soon. Keep the board messy—but keep the king safe!