Drink fruit juice during your games. Fischer would always do that.

Do not worry about your opponents style of play-- play your style. Practice and play opening lines that agree with your style of play.

Keep a "positive attitude"-- it will provide you that extra "energy" to find the right moves or even the "only move" in critical situations.

An example of a positive approach would be knowing your opponents rating/experience: If his rating is high, figure that he will take you for granted and underestimate your abilities. If his rating is low, figure that he will underestimate his own ability to beat you and probably not find the best moves to beat you.

Most of all-- have fun!!!

THANKS GUYS!!!

don't let your opponent rattle you just keep thinking how can i move best

Eat a healthy breakfast! Not too much though - don't wan't stomach aches in the middle of a game. Taking a light jog before you get ready to go is also good to get your mind focussed. Whenever you're otb and feeling uncomfortable about your position stop, take a deep breath and start analysis over. (Watch that clock though) Another thing to be ready for is clock orientation. Take note of what each hand will do based on whether the clock is too your left or right so moving pieces can be as efficient as possible. Lastly remember that the game is on the board so don't worry abou who is across from you - do your thing and you'll be all the better for it.

Think before you move. Don't worry about your time.

Bring a chess board for practice between games.

In a difficult position, analyse the position, then find the best move.

If you're nervous, take a deep breath and say to yourself "I will win this"

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 What's that supposed to mean?

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Chess equivalent of hiding an ace in your sleeve in poker.

Don't ever play for a draw. What I've realized is that once I go for a draw, I start making bad moves when I might have still had a chance. Just play seriously and take the draw, if you want, only if the situation presents itself.