Whenever possible, I listen to lightly playing Mozart or largo movements of Baroque era music. Listening to it right now actually. Anything else tends to be distracting or even irritating if I'm trying to concentrate on chess or reading, etc. I'm not sure if it helps me play chess but it seems to keep me relaxed and focussed I think.
Does the music you're listening to affect your game?
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I think it does for me yes.
it might've.. depend on the mood and if you were playing otb or online...