think of your opponent as a computer...he/she might just make the best move...even if you think he's a dummy.
i've been playing on the internet mostly, but I played an ovver the board tourney a while ago and having to sit across from a living breathing human is a totally different experience.
you get to hear their breathing and you get to see all of their nervous ticks and they can see you too.
Hello,
So I have started to play in a few over the board toureys. It has been a good experience and I have enjoyed the games. I have learned a number of things and would like some advice.
First, I find that when get a lead in material, I often start to move too quickly and start to rush as though I just want the game over...Of course this leads to mistakes. Second, I often fo "on-tilt" when things do not go right? Then I can just fall apart after a simple mistake. Any advice on how to regulate emotionally during games?
Thanks.