Jorrit Klaas Bosma

Jorrit Klaas Bosma - The Rapid Riddle

Meet Jorrit2008, a Rapid chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his fluctuating rating! Peaking at a modest 796 in March 2024, Jorrit's battles are less about the trophies and more about the thrill of the game (and maybe a few epic blunders).

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a decent early resignation rate of just 6.1%, Jorrit prefers to fight till a logical conclusion — or at least until the opponents threaten to mop the floor with him. An aficionado of the endgame, with 44% of his games dancing into those tense finales, his average moves hover around the high 40s, meaning he’s in it for the long haul.

Psychologically, Jorrit’s tilt factor is a solid 12 (because who doesn’t get a little miffed when losing streaks stretch to 12 games?) but don’t count him out! His comeback rate after tough positions sits impressively at 64.41%. There’s a fighter underneath that modest rating.

Tactics & Openings

The master of the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense, boasting an 80% win rate there — clearly a line that suits his style. The Giuoco Piano Four Knights Game also treats him kindly with a winning rate of over 60%. On the flipside, the Vienna Game Anderssen Defense has been less forgiving, with no wins in four attempts. Perhaps Jorrit's nemesis?

Overall, Jorrit’s opening choices sing the tune of classical e4-heavy repertoire peppered with strategic knights and bishops in play.

Wins, Losses, and Rivalries

With a career Rapid record of 59 wins, 82 losses, and 2 draws, Jorrit knows that perseverance is key. His longest winning streak of 6 games shows flashes of brilliance, but the 12-game losing streak reminds us that even the best have their off days. Currently, he's cooling off a bit with a one-game losing streak.

As for opponents, Jorrit has a love-hate relationship with jasper123329, winning every one of seven encounters — no mercy there! But players like peposim, flex-17, and ludogaming2011 have proven tricky, each handing him defeats more often than wins.

Signature Victory

One of Jorrit’s recent shining moments came in May 2025 against amir_programmer. Playing the Four Knights Game (Spanish Variation), he orchestrated a complex tactical dance, culminating in a graceful checkmate after 47 moves. A game demonstrating patience, calculation, and a touch of flair — the stuff legends are made of.

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5 5. O-O O-O 6. d3 a6 7. Bxc6 bxc6 8. Bg5 d5 9. Qe1 h6
10. Bxf6 Qxf6 11. a4 Qg6 12. Nxe5 Qg5 13. Nxc6 Bh3 14. g3 Bd6 15. Qe3 Qh5 16. Nxd5 Kh8 17. Rfe1 Ra7
18. Nxa7 c6 19. Nxc6 Bc5 20. Qxc5 Qf3 21. Ne3 f5 22. Qxf8+ Kh7 23. exf5 g6 24. Qf7+ Kh8 25. fxg6 Qxf7
26. gxf7 Kg7 27. Ne5 Kf6 28. d4 Ke7 29. Nf5+ Kf8 30. Ra3 Bxf5 31. Kf1 h5 32. Nc6 Kxf7 33. Re7+ Kf6
34. h3 Bxh3+ 35. Ke2 Bg4+ 36. Ke3 Kg5 37. Rg7+ Kf5 38. Ne7+ Kf6 39. Rh7 Ke6 40. f3 Bf5 41. Nxf5 Kxf5
42. Rf7+ Kg5 43. f4+ Kg4 44. Rg7+ Kh3 45. Ke4 Kg2 46. g4 h4 47. Rh7 1-0
  

Off The Board

Preferably playing Rapid time controls, Jorrit has a quirky habit of playing his best games around 18:00 — when the stars align, or maybe it's just the dinner digestion kicking in. His win rate at this hour is an impressive 100%, so maybe a snack before the game is his secret weapon!

All in all, Jorrit Klaas Bosma is the kind of player who brings charm and determination to every encounter — a reminder that chess is as much about joy and persistence as it is about ELO points.

Long live the game and may the forks always be in your favor!