ricorat wrote:
Hello everyone on July 10th I'm most likely going to play in my first OTB tournament and was wondering if anyone had any advice?
The most important advice for any beginner is "use your time well".
Advice for OTB
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MilesGambit wrote:
Get a good night's sleep before you go, eat a decent breakfast and make sure you're hydrated - it helps with concentration. Brush up on some tactics the morning of the event and, most of all, enjoy yourself.
Funny enough, I find that being too hydrated ruins my concentration. I try to avoid drinking water during a chess game.
never played in a OTB tourney but probably just practise and practise and practise
Jun 21, 2021
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Thank you everyone so much for the advice! I will have to keep everything in mind and it should be a fun experience!
ricorat wrote:
Thank you everyone so much for the advice! I will have to keep everything in mind and it should be a fun experience!
yup
good luck with the OTB
Jun 21, 2021
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DARK_ALPHA_52 wrote:
hey i wondered its a big thread so i ask wth Otb is
OTB stands for Over The Board.
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hey i wondered its a big thread so i ask wth Otb is