Post-Game Analysis Sheet (Printable)
A reusable worksheet for reviewing chess games after a tournament — for players, parents, and coaches. Fill it out while the game is still fresh.
Post-Game Analysis Sheet (Printable)
A reusable worksheet for reviewing chess games after a tournament — for players, parents, and coaches. Fill it out while the game is still fresh.
Bookmark this resource to use on tournament day.
Print multiple copies and fill one out after each tournament game. Use it with a coach or for self-study. The goal is one clear lesson per game — not a full engine analysis.
Game Record
| Field | |
|---|---|
| Date | _____________________ |
| Tournament | _____________________ |
| Round | _____________________ |
| My color | ☐ White ☐ Black |
| Result | ☐ Win ☐ Loss ☐ Draw |
| Opponent name | _____________________ |
| Opponent rating (approx.) | _____________________ |
| Time control | _____________________ |
Opening
What opening was played?
___________________________________________________________
Did I know this opening well? ☐ Yes ☐ Somewhat ☐ No
Where did the opening go wrong, or what did I do differently than planned?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
The Game
What was the first moment I felt the position becoming difficult?
Move number: _______
What happened: ______________________________________________
What was the turning point of the game?
Move number: _______
What happened: ______________________________________________
My first significant mistake (the move I wish I could take back):
Move number: _______
I played: ___________ I should have played: ___________________
Why I think it was wrong:
___________________________________________________________
Time Management
Did I have time trouble? ☐ No ☐ Mild ☐ Serious
If yes, when did it start? ____________________________________
Did time pressure affect my decisions? ☐ Yes ☐ No
One Lesson from This Game
If you could only remember one thing from this game, what would it be?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Position to Review Later
Describe the position you want to look at again with an engine or coach:
Move number: _______
Describe the position: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
FEN or diagram (if known): ____________________________________
One Positive
What did I do well in this game, regardless of the result?
___________________________________________________________
Coach or Parent Notes
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
How to Use This Sheet
During the tournament: Fill in the “Game Record” section immediately after the game while details are fresh. Keep it brief.
After the tournament: Complete the full sheet at home, ideally within 24 hours. Use your scoresheet to reconstruct key moments.
With a coach: Bring filled-out sheets to your lesson. One analyzed game per session is usually more valuable than a quick run through many games.
With an engine: Use the “Position to Review Later” field as your starting point. Don’t let the engine analyze the whole game — focus on the one moment you flagged.
From Chess Tournament Guide — ChessTournamentGuide.com
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