Going to participate in my first chess tournament...

 I am going to participate in a chess tournament (offline) on coming Sunday for first time.

Type: Swiss (4 rounds)

TIME GIVEN: 20 Mins per side.

I wanted to get some suggestions and tips to improve my chess game. So I posted this topic. Please share your thoughts below.

Your Opinions would really help me.

Thank you.

Good luck that's all I can say I've never been to an OTB tournament so dk

nice! i am playing one this weekend as well. so my advice is take your time. 20 mins is plenty of it. play openings you are comfortable with. dont worry about the result. just try to have fun.

Ayeeeee That's Sick!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Bro!

I suggest You Solve puzzles and just play as much games as possible! And Also learn new openings and tactics! I think that's all I can think but If I get anything else then I'll tell u!

Thank you, friend

OK,what is the name of the tournament?

Thanks for the advice! I will follow it! And good luck with your tournament. 😃

Also if you don't mind where are you playing (location) my father said i can play but not a lot near me tho

Thank you!

Its in Tamil Nadu, district level tournament

Ohh i don't think i can come to TN cz of this virus

Well... I dont really know

Not a problem!

My advice:

Relax. Enjoy yourself.

Don't fatigue yourself "preparing"... that should have been done weeks ago.

Now the most productive thing you can do is to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Center yourself. Relax.

LoL i meant i can't play i don't know if I'd say I'll come and cheer you cz it feels a bit too much to say

Yeah, I will, thank you. I have been practicing in tactics and endgames and learnt some traps. I think it would help.

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https://www.chess.com/lessons/your-first-tournament

I was going to mention getting used to the equipment like a chess clock and a pen&scoresheet, but binomine already covered that with the link above, plus some more.

Don't try to change the types of moves you play.  Get used to the very different interface as otherwise you might squander more than half your time doing manual tasks.

I totally agree with @bleemoo! Practicing tactics and endgames is never wrong, but don't overdo it. You're already a good player so confide in what you've learned already. 

Learning traps is useless because the chances your game will lead to a trap and your opponent will fell for it are quite non-existent. 

I only took part in one OTB tournament and lost my first game. The reason for my loss was not I've been to badly prepared or stuff, but psychological. I felt intimidated  by the higher rating of my opponent, got nervous and couldn't think straight. So I left a piece hanging and that was it. 

If you feel such kind of pressure, close your eyes, take a deep breath and check the board objectively. You know how to play, don't let you being distracted by the environment. 

Hope that is helpful!