Overview & Initial Assessment

High-level bout context and initial read.

1. General Observations

The bout is contested between KANAT (Left) and ERASYL (Right).

The match is characterized by a high frequency of double touches, indicating that both fencers have an offensive mindset and very similar timing.

The score remains close throughout the bout, showing a tightly contested match.

KANAT (Left): Exhibits a patient and reactive style. He relies on distance control, invites ERASYL to attack, and scores with counter-attacks or attacks into preparation. His footwork is measured and controlled.

ERASYL (Right): Demonstrates an aggressive and proactive style. He initiates most offensive actions using powerful lunges and fleches to close distance quickly. His objective is to apply constant pressure and force openings.

2. Initial Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses

KANAT Strengths:

• Excellent distance and timing control

• Strong counter-attacks and attacks into preparation

• Effective use of opponent’s aggression

• Composed under pressure

KANAT Weaknesses:

• Can be caught by explosive deep attacks

• Occasional slow retreat leading to double touches

  ERASYL Strengths:

  • Powerful and explosive lunges and fleches

  • Strong at creating offensive pressure

  • Forces actions through aggression

  ERASYL Weaknesses:

  • Over-commitment due to aggression

  • Vulnerability to counter-attacks and stop-hits

  • Attacks fall short when poorly prepared

  3. Weapon Identification

  Weapon: Epee

  • Entire body is valid target

  • No right-of-way rules apply

  • Double touches awarded within 40 milliseconds

  • Identified by bell-shaped guard and stiff blade

Technical Execution

Blade work, attack mechanics, and footwork quality.

A. Blade Work

1. Point Control

KANAT: Demonstrates strong point control, especially on small targets like foot and wrist. Attacks into preparation are precise. Example: foot touch to make the score 2–1.

ERASYL: Point control is effective on committed torso attacks. Precision decreases during fast actions or counter-attacks due to speed.

2. Parries (Blade Skill)

KANAT: Uses parries as a last defensive layer. Parry-riposte at 11–11 was clean and decisive. Prefers circular parries such as circle-six.

ERASYL: Parries less frequently. Uses simple lateral parries (four/six). Ripostes are often late, resulting in double touches.

B. Attack Execution

1. Types of Offensive Actions

KANAT: Straight attacks, attacks into preparation, simple beat-attacks. Used a fleche at 3–3.

ERASYL: Straight attacks, beat-attacks, frequent fleches to apply pressure.

2. Attacks with Lunge

Both fencers use the lunge as a primary attacking action. ERASYL’s lunge is deeper and more powerful.

3. Advance-Lunge & Fleche

KANAT: Uses advance-lunge selectively to close distance. Fleche used sparingly.

ERASYL: Frequently uses advance-lunge and fleche. Example: fast running attack to make score 6–7.

4. Attack Preparation Time

KANAT: Longer preparation using footwork and blade presence to find correct timing.

ERASYL: Short, explosive preparation relying on speed and surprise.

C. Footwork

1. Efficiency, Speed, and Agility

KANAT: Efficient, controlled footwork focused on distance management.

ERASYL: Explosive and fast, allowing long-distance attacks but affecting recovery balance.

2. Balance

KANAT: Maintains balance consistently.

ERASYL: Can become overextended after deep attacks.

Tactical Awareness

Distance management, initiative, and weapon strategy.

A. Distance Management

1. Maintaining Ideal Distance

KANAT: Excels at maintaining ideal distance. Forces ERASYL to fully commit before attacking, enabling effective counter-actions.

ERASYL: Strong at closing distance quickly but weaker at maintaining fencing distance. Focuses on breaking distance rather than managing it.

2. Recognizing Opponent’s Range

KANAT: Understands ERASYL’s maximum lunge and fleche range. Uses timed retreats to make attacks fall short.

ERASYL: Aware of KANAT’s range but misjudges it at times, leading to counters or attacks into preparation.

B. Right of Way (Epee Context)

1. Priority Rules Application

Epee does not use right-of-way rules. Whoever hits first scores. Double touches are awarded within 40ms.

2. Seizing Initiative

KANAT: Seeks timing rather than initiative. Lets ERASYL start actions and scores with precise counters.

ERASYL: Seeks constant initiative through aggression, resulting in both single and double touches.

C. Weapon Strategy

1. Attack and Defense Patterns

KANAT: Defensive-to-offensive pattern: retreat, invite attack, counter to hand/foot.

ERASYL: Offensive pattern: press forward, beat blade, deep lunge or fleche to torso.

2. Adjustments to Opponent

KANAT: Adjusts well to aggression, setting traps through distance.

ERASYL: Makes minimal adjustments and continues aggressive strategy throughout.

Timing

Attack and counter timing analysis.

A. Attack Timing

1. Appropriateness of Initiation

KANAT: Attacks during opponent preparation. Example: foot touch at 2–1.

ERASYL: Uses speed and aggression to create attack moments.

2. Timing Relative to Opponent

KANAT: Second-intention fencing.

ERASYL: First-intention fencing.

B. Counter Timing

1. During Opponent Preparation

KANAT: Signature skill. Counters during opponent movement.

ERASYL: Counters mostly at final extension.

Overall Strategy & Bout Management

Score-based decisions and mental control.

A. Bout Management

1. Strategy Based on Score

KANAT: Becomes more patient when ahead. At 14–13, prepares winning counter.

ERASYL: Strategy unchanged regardless of score.

2. Momentum Shifts

KANAT: Regains control using fundamentals.

ERASYL: Responds by increasing aggression.

B. Tactical Adaptation

1. Adjustments During Bout

KANAT: Targets foot, adjusts retreat timing.

ERASYL: No significant adjustment.

2. Under Pressure

KANAT: Calm and composed.

ERASYL: Reverts to basic power attacks.

Location of Touches

Body targets and strip positioning.

A. Body Targets

KANAT: Foot, wrist, arm, torso.

ERASYL: Mostly torso.

B. Strip Location

KANAT: Scores mid-strip and near own end.

ERASYL: Scores by pushing opponent to end line.

Additional Detailed Analysis

Action success, preparations, and vulnerabilities.

A. Action Effectiveness

KANAT Success

Counter-attacks and attacks into preparation.

KANAT Failure

Surprise tempo breaks.

ERASYL Success

Explosive lunges and fleches.

ERASYL Failure

Telegraphed long attacks.

B. Preferred Actions

KANAT: Counter-attacks.

ERASYL: Beat-lunge, fleche.

C. Preparations

KANAT: Subtle footwork and blade presence.

ERASYL: Strong beats and advances.

D. Vulnerabilities

KANAT: Sudden tempo changes.

ERASYL: Preparation and recovery.

Comparative Analysis

Observed bout vs elite epee standards.

Efficiency

KANAT closer to elite efficiency.

Risk Management

High double-touch rate vs elite standards.

Tactical Depth

Straightforward aggression vs reaction.

Point Control

Elite fencers show higher precision.

Comparison Chart

Side-by-side attribute comparison.

• Style: KANAT reactive | ERASYL aggressive

• Strength: KANAT timing | ERASYL power

• Weakness: KANAT speed | ERASYL predictability

• Footwork: KANAT controlled | ERASYL explosive

• Adaptation: KANAT high | ERASYL low

Fencing Scorecard

Point-by-point progression.

Multiple early double touches.

KANAT gains advantage mid-bout.

Final score: 15–13.

Winning touch: Counter-attack vs fleche.