While reviewing your chess games, I noticed that you might need to update your opening repertoire.
Before moving on to our sections on the opening, middlegame, and endgame, let’s take a look at one of your games.
Opening Suggestions
With the white pieces, you’re interested in the London System, which is a sound and easy-to-play opening. But why are you still losing games with it?
There are several reasons, with one main reason being a lack of theory knowledge. Another challenge is that Black often doesn’t allow typical London System tricks, in this case you have to play on your own and that’s where your lose the game.
I suggest you consider playing 1.d4 followed by 2.c4, which is a classic, solid choice and can give you a lasting advantage.
However, you’ll need to understand several setups before using this opening confidently. Until you’re comfortable with 1.d4 and 2.c4, continue with the London System, as it’s easier to manage for now.
At higher levels, though, opponents won’t fall for London System tricks as easily.
With the black pieces, you’re interested in setups like the French Defense or a fianchetto structure similar to the London System.
These are straightforward but may not give you great results against players rated up to 2000.
For Black, I suggest trying simpler defenses like the Caro-Kann or the Scandinavian Defense against 1.e4.
Middlegame Suggestion
In many cases, you weaken your own pawn structure in an attempt to attack your opponent’s king.
While everyone wants to crush their opponent and win, there are consequences. For example, if your opponent successfully defends against your attack, you may be left with doubled or weak pawns that are hard to recover from.
My suggestion is to pay closer attention to your pawn structure and study the typical pawn structures that arise from your opening.
Endgame Suggestion
You played the endgame logically, which is good, but there’s room for improvement.
You should focus on learning pawn endgames and rook endgames. Mastering these two types of endgames can boost your rating by up to 50-100 points.
Conclusion
For now, focus on mastering the London System with the white pieces until you’re ready to play 1.d4 followed by 2.c4.
With the black pieces, work on learning the Caro-Kann and Scandinavian Defense.
Here is your mind map:
