Jasper Bonenkamp

recent blitz performance: what stands out

Jasper, you’ve shown you can play lively, tactical chess in blitz. Your recent wins demonstrate you can seize initiative and convert pressure into tangible gains, especially when the position opens up and lines of attack appear. In your losses, you often maintain activity and create practical chances, but need to tighten calculation in sharp moments to avoid getting swept into tactical nets by well-prepared opponents. Overall, your ability to generate dynamic play is a strong foundation for blitz.

strengths to build on

• Consistent willingness to complicate positions when your opponent is unprepared, which helps you generate practical chances in blitz.
• Good piece activity in open or semi-open games; you tend to coordinate rooks and queens to create shared threats against the enemy king.
• Ability to keep pressure and stay mentally crisp through several exchanges, which often yields chances to turn the game in your favor in the middlegame.
• Opening choices show you’re comfortable with aggressive, tactical lines that lead to unbalanced positions where you can out-calculate your opponent under time pressure.

key improvement areas

• Time management in complex middlegames: aim to establish a simple plan within the first 10 moves and re-check it after every major exchange to avoid getting lost in the chaos of blitz.
• Calculation discipline in sharp lines: when you sense a tactical sequence, confirm at least two forcing continuations before committing to a plan, to avoid missing a defense or counterattack.
• Endgame conversion: in blitz, many games hinge on accurate endgames. Practice common endgame patterns (rook endings, minor-piece vs pawns, and king activity) to convert more wins from equal or slightly worse positions.
• Move ordering and over-ambition: while aggression is good, ensure you’re not overextending on uncertain lines. Consider safer middlegame plans when your clock is tight and the position is unclear.
• Blunder prevention under pressure: develop a quick “blunder check” habit (ask yourself: Is my king safe? Are there immediate threats I’m missing? Am I leaving a piece en prise?) before pushing critical moves.

openings: what’s working and how to use it

Your openings data shows solid results in several active, tactical setups. Be mindful of where you perform best and lean into those lines with a focused middlegame plan. In particular:

• Strong results with aggressive, dynamic defenses and gambit-like lines suggest you can press opponents into uncomfortable positions early. Plan to learn two or three main middlegame plans for these lines so you can transition from opening to middle game with a clear idea of where you want to go.
• Continue to strengthen your understanding of the most successful openings (for example, the ones with the highest win rate) so you know the typical pawn breaks, piece maneuvers, and typical tactical motifs that arise.
• For openings with lower win rates, study a few representative games to identify common missteps you’re making (for instance, over-ambitious pawn breaks or premature exchanges) and adjust move selection accordingly.

training plan: practical steps for the next weeks

• Daily blitz puzzle focus: 15 minutes of tactical puzzles emphasizing calculation two to three moves ahead, with a strong emphasis on not over-reading lines under time pressure.
• Endgame clinic: twice a week, practice common rook endings and king-and-pawn endings using a standard, simple set of positions to improve practical conversion in blitz.
• Opening refinement: pick two openings you enjoy (one aggressive, one solid) and study two main middlegame plans for each. Aim to recognize the key themes within the first 15 moves and practice the transitions to those plans.
• Post-game review routine: after each blitz session, spend 5–10 minutes reviewing at least one win and one loss with a clear focus on: - Did I have a clear plan? - Where did I start to feel time pressure? - Which decisions were based on intuition versus calculated lines?
• Time-control practice: alternate between short blitz (3+2 or 5+0) and longer blitz (3+2 with a 1-minute increment) to train both rapid decision-making and deeper calculation under pressure.

practical takeaway

You have a strong instinct for attack and a willingness to enter complex positions, which is a great asset in blitz. Channel that energy with targeted calculation checks, a reliable time-management routine, and focused endgame practice, and you should see improvements in both results and consistency at speed.