Coach Chesswick
Hi zendica! Your personalised training report
What you’re already doing well
- Tactical alertness – you willingly enter sharp positions and spot ideas such as 6.Nxg5!! in your most recent win.
- Active piece play with Black – your bishops and knights often reach aggressive posts quickly in Scandinavian and Vienna set-ups.
- Steady improvement – your current best is 860 (2023-04-10) and still rising. Keep the momentum!
Key areas to focus on next
- Opening hygiene
Many losses start with an early queen adventure ( 2.Qh5, 4.Qh5 ). Follow basic principles: claim the centre, develop minor pieces, castle, then launch the queen.
• Play 10 games where your queen stays home until move 6.
• Read about development and the value of a tempo. - King safety
In several defeats your king sat in the centre (Alekhine loss, rapid time-outs). Ask yourself every move: “Can I castle yet?”. Make it a habit. - Clock management
Four of your last six losses were on time. Practical tips: plan during the opponent’s turn; once below 20 s simplify or repeat; mix in longer games (15 | 10) to build thinking discipline. - End-game technique
Your rook win vs Rodrigosmiranda was accurate but slow. Drill elementary mates and pawn endings so you can convert quickly when the clock is low.
Highlighted game (study the dark-square invasion)
Progress at a glance
Next-week action plan
- Watch a 10-minute primer on the ideas behind the Sicilian Defense, then play it twice as Black.
- Solve 15 tactical puzzles daily – focus on knight forks and back-rank themes.
- Play one 15 | 10 rapid game, self-annotate, then consult the engine.
Stay curious, practise consistently, and enjoy the journey. See you on the board!