Relax, enjoy the games, and try to use all your time.
20 minutes is too long for a pep talk, but too short to improve someone's game. Although if you know the individual or their opponent maybe you could do some specific opening prep.
20 Minutes With a Beginner
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Twenty minutes
1) Don't let your opponent talk you into playing without a clock
2) Before you make your move think about it once more
3) If your opponent plays fast, don't play fast back
4) Don't resign.
5) Have fun
We could say 20 minutes or less. I've got as little time as I choose! :)
More production from the lower rated players? Good luck with that... There is a reason they are lower rated!
The hardest thing for young kids to do is play slow. It is in their nature to impulsively play the first aggressive looking move that pops into their head. Suggest that they look at at least 3 different possibilities before making a move, especially when it looks like there is only one choice.
Was George C. Scott a chess player?
Ziryab wrote:
Was George C. Scott a chess player?
Last night, I asked this question. This morning an answer appeared in my news feed on Facebook (shared by First Move Chess, a group responsible for training thousands of beginners).
I have a scholastic chess tournament coming up. I want to give my team its best chance to place well. We may have some basic-knowledge beginners on the team. All takes is a little more production from the lower rated players and we could win!
If you had 20 minutes with a beginner, just before a tournament, what would you tell/teach them to give them the best chance to snag some points?