Master Assessment Report Student Name: * First Name Last Name Date of Assessment: * MM DD YYYY Assessor: First Name Last Name Strengths and Areas for Growth Openings * Select all that apply Solid understanding of opening principles Can benefit substantially from broader repertoire Strong preparation in preferred lines Tends to undervalue development or king safety Favors classical openings Prefers hypermodern systems Openings are principled but lacks knowledge of main theory Needs to deepen knowledge of move order subtleties Tends to avoid main lines to sidestep theory Over-relies on aggressive sidelines without deep backup Good opening instinct but needs structured repertoire Middlegame * Select all that apply Understands basic plans and piece activity Needs improvement with planning and coordination Recognizes common tactical motifs Strong at exploiting weak squares or targets Prefers sharp middlegame positions Needs training on switching between attacking and defensive plans Transition from opening to middlegame needs stronger planning Tends to favor aggressive attacks (often successful, but risky) Misses positional opportunities under pressure Finds creative tactics but sometimes misjudges risks Piece coordination weakens after initial phase Struggles identifying correct attacking setup after opening Understands attacking potential and piece activity Strong strategic sense, needs more precise tactical execution Endgame * Select all that apply Can checkmate King & Queen vs King Can checkmate King + Rook vs King Understands less common endgames (e.g., Two Bishops vs King) Knows basic king & pawn endings Quick to learn endgame methods once explained Endgame experience mostly from intuition rather than formal study Needs structured progression through basic to advanced endgames Good awareness of pawn structures but needs technical endings refinement Sometimes over-relies on intuition rather than known techniques Noteworthy Habits Strong puzzle-solving mindset under structured conditions Struggles to identify tactics without explicit prompt (e.g., real-game blindness) Prone to “tilt” or overthinking during practical games Needs to develop confidence converting advantages without relying on cues Strategy * Positional Understanding for Level Strong Good Fair Needs work Tactics * Tactical Strength for Level Strong Good Fair Needs work Top Priorities for Improvement Teachers may check 2-3 areas Top Priorities for Your Level * Endgame technique practice Study classic games and model strategies Expand and deepen opening repertoire Improve time management and focus Work on calculation and visualization Review tactical motifs (pins, forks, skewers, etc.) Deepen understanding of key pawn structures tied to preferred openings Study move order subtleties to strengthen opening preparation Play longer, slower games online (30+ min) with full review afterward Regularly solve medium and advanced level tactical puzzles Perform endgame drills (basic + intermediate positions weekly) Analyze tournament games manually before using engines Practice adapting playstyle when position demands Use Puzzle Rush and timed tactics as a supplementary tool Create a game journal (track blunders, missed wins, brilliant moves) Reinforce strategic themes through guided study Training Recommendations Feel free to adapt this guide to what works best for you. Consistency matters more than intensity — regular practice, even in small doses, will lead to lasting growth. Training Recommendation Notes Study games of Anatoly Karpov or Vladimir Kramnik for strategic modeling Practice converting strategic advantages into wins without overcomplicating Focus on calculation training (e.g., solving puzzles without tactical clues) Analyze games with a coach to identify missed opportunities Practice simplification strategies to close out games Work on practical mindset: patience, clarity, and emotional regulation during play Recommended Games to Play Per Week * You can always play more if you have the time. And remeber play live opponents, not bots! 1-3 4-6 7-10 10-15 Tactical Training * You may practice tactics on Chess.com or Lichess.org 10 Minutes, 1-3 days a week 15 minutes 3-6 days a week 20 minutes every day if possible Recommended Instructor Level Training * Coach Level Expert Coach Level Master Level International Master Grand Master Additional Comments Thank you!
