
3 Things You Have to Do to Prepare for the Chess Tournament
Chess tournament requires proper preparation to ensure you're ready to perform at your best. These three steps will help you:
1. Polish your openings: Review the most common lines and work on fixing mistakes and inaccuracies. You should understand the key ideas behind your openings.
2. Practice tactics: Solve a lot of tactical puzzles to sharpen your vision and spot more during the tournament.
3. Get used to the board: If it's an OTB (over-the-board) tournament, spend some time practicing with a real board. This will help your brain adjust to the physical setup.
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Don't forget to rest before the tournament, drink water, eat well and stay calm.
Good luck at your tournament!