Tokita Ohma

What went well in your blitz games

You show a willingness to fight for initiative in sharp middlegames and to press for chances when your opponent leaves weaknesses. Your piece activity tends to become a problem for opponents in dynamic positions, and you often convert practical chances into wins when the attack lands. In several games, you kept the pressure up and found active ways to open lines around the king, which is a strong asset in blitz where time is tight and concrete tactics can decide the result.

Key areas to improve

• Time management: in blitz, having a clear plan for each opening and sticking to a rough time budget helps you avoid last‑second decisions. Try to decide on a primary plan for the middlegame within the first 8–10 moves and avoid spending too long on cosmetic improvements when tactical ideas are absent.
• Endgame technique: several games lead to positions where precise endgames could swing the result. Practice rook endings and basic king‑and‑pawn endings to improve conversion when material is equal or near equal.
• Opening consolidation: while aggressive lines can win, some branches lead to long, unclear middlegames. In blitz, pair down to 1–2 reliable setups you know deeply, so you can reach solid middlegames quickly and then press with a plan rather than improvising on the fly.
• Prophylaxis and king safety: look for quiet moves that reduce your opponent’s immediate threats and protect your own king. Avoid overextending pawns and pieces if your king becomes exposed to counterplay.

Openings performance and practical recommendations

Your opening choices show a mix of sharp and solid paths. A few practical takeaways:

• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation appears to give you a solid framework with clear plans and good chances to outplay opponents in blitz. Consider making this your main White repertoire in blitz when you want a reliable, manageable middlegame plan.
• Amp up a secondary aggressive option: a line like the Amazon Attack can yield tactical opportunities, but guard against overextending if the position becomes highly tactical and time-pressure heavy.
• Black openings: some Caro-Kann and related lines show more variability. In blitz, you may benefit from choosing a compact, solid Black system that you know well and that keeps the position within your comfort zone, then gradually add sharper lines as you gain confidence.
• Keep a short, clear plan for each opening: develop, control the center, and ensure king safety, then look for active piece play and timely pawn breaks.

If you’d like, I can tailor a concise two‑opening plan (one White, one Black) built around your strengths. See London System for White as a starting point, and consider a compact Black setup such as a solid response to 1.d4 or 1.e4 to reach playable middlegames quickly.

Training plan to improve over the next weeks

• Daily tactic practice: 10–15 minutes focusing on forcing lines and quick pattern recognition to sharpen your blitz calculations.
• Opening study: 3 sessions per week (15–20 minutes each) on your main White and Black systems, with emphasis on typical middlegame plans and common replies from opponents.
• Blitz review routine: after each session, spend 5 minutes noting 2 concrete improvements you will apply in the next game (for example, “pre-move to reduce blunders on back rank,” or “start with a prophylactic move to neutralize opponent’s counterplay”).
• Endgame practice: one short session per week on rook endings, king‑and‑pawn endings, and simple minor‑piece endings to improve conversion and resilience in late stages.

Next steps and review options

If you want, share a few recent games or particular positions you found challenging, and I can annotate them step by step and propose a targeted training plan around those themes. I can also provide a quick printable blitz checklist you can use at the board to stay focused.