just play the game.. i went to one and did ok... having a long time control really help.
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MathsMaths0 wrote:
Hello chess.com,
I will be playing in my first ever chess OTB tournament soon, and I was looking for some tips as to what to do to prepare myself, chess-wise and psychologically, to maximise my outcome. As it is my first one, I don't really mind about the result, but I get anxious and worry extremely easily and I don't want to freak out on the day.
Taking deep breaths and relaxing is helpful. For my first few tournaments, I was stressed and did badly, but now that it is more of a habit, I don't get stressed as much.
Oh yeah, it's a 60|10 time control, a 9 round swiss over 3 days.
MathsMaths0 wrote:
Oh yeah, it's a 60|10 time control, a 9 round swiss over 3 days.
Then also take your time for sure.
I'm terrible at taking my time. I play even as slow as 15|10 games and still only spend a total of about 5 minutes thinking.
GoPikachu wrote:
lol you better try... look at ever possablle outcome
That would be so exhausting though. >18 hours over 3 days.
I have been playing in toutn for over 40 years and still get a little nervous before the first round. but once that first move is made that all goes away.try to take your time 60 min is a lot longer then you think good luck and have fun
The only issue is u want to go there and win..just go there to play the game and just experience the game..u won't win The tournament that's for sure. just know u can win some n lose some n tel urself I'll play better 5 tournaments..
NGOSACHOMBA wrote:
The only issue is u want to go there and win..just go there to play the game and just experience the game..u won't win The tournament that's for sure. just know u can win some n lose some n tel urself I'll play better 5 tournaments..
"I don't really mind about the result"
Although I must admit I prefer winning, losing is totally fine as I will finally get myself an otb rating and can say that I've played in a proper tournament. That's already a win in my eyes.
Enjoy yourself....take a look at your opponents and remember they are dealing with the same pressure to win. Relax and have fun!
hi
my name is märta i living in Switzerland
Just play , don't think that this is your first OTB tournament....and get nervous......
Just have fun ........
And remember as chess.com says you never lose when you learn
Good Luck!
just chill, and DO NOT have mercy on the players
Apr 13, 2019
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ShaoniHiya wrote:
just chill, and DO NOT have mercy on the players
you forgot to tell him to say rar 
It wouldn't work unless he joins classic RAR.
Hello chess.com,
I will be playing in my first ever chess OTB tournament soon, and I was looking for some tips as to what to do to prepare myself, chess-wise and psychologically, to maximise my outcome. As it is my first one, I don't really mind about the result, but I get anxious and worry extremely easily and I don't want to freak out on the day.