I can't wait for my first offical OTB tournament.
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Screw the guy above me.
WIN EVERYTHING!!! >:D
BishopCannons wrote:
You live in South Korea and will be playing chess in the Manhattan Open in New York City?
oh, I was born in south korea and I am currently living in ALbany, NY
It's a lot of fun, nothing like staring your opponent in the eyes as you move your pieces.
@estragon
According to my club members, I would get around 2000, thats what I aim.
should I join in Open section or U2100 or u 1900?
NMoskva wrote:
It's a lot of fun, nothing like staring your opponent in the eyes as you move your pieces.
haha I hope them get intimidated
Phylar wrote:
Screw the guy above me.
WIN EVERYTHING!!! >:D
haha thank you
Join u 1900. I don't trust those OTB Tourney players...
Good Luck dude! I am sure that you'll play well!!
Yes, don't forget to stare at your opponents. Its normal otb practice, it shows your opponent you have much respect for them, so try to make sure you do. So the longer you stare at them the more you demonstrate a proper level of respect. Its proper otb etiquette, your opponents will be honored you took the time to learn this ritual that's been around for a long time.
Also, when you castle make sure you move your KING first then the rook. If you touch your rook first you'll have to move it only. That IS in the rule book now, just so you'll know.
And when you check your opponent you HAVE to say CHECK! loud enough for anyone with normal hearing to be able to hear it 30 paces away. That's standard. If you're about to capture en passant you have to tell your opponent before you do it and again after you've completed the move or else you'll be penalized on the clock. That's standard.
And farting is more socially acceptable in chess tournaments.
Make sure to get a good night's rest the night (or two) before the tournament, drink plenty of water and eat well. Play as many casual OTB games as you can (with slow time controls, too). Don't play blitz the week before the tournament (it'll get you into the habit of making fast moves).
Also, at the beginning of a round turn off your phone (and/or other electronic devices) and keep them in your bag, etc. They have penalties if a ringtone goes off in during the round(s).
Remember it's touch-move, so if you touch a piece, you must move it. For castling, touch the king first, then your rook.
And just remember to have fun. If you don't do as well as you hoped, don't sweat it too much -- your first tournament is supposed to be for you to go out and test the waters. Good luck!
In case you had a doubt : except for the castling thing, MrDamonSmith's posts are a joke. (I also advice to castle with one hand ie pick the king and move it, then the rook, then hit the clock - if you take the pieces with both hands you could get into a "he touched the rook first" complaint)
I would add : there are no takebacks, touch-move rule applies, etc. Be strict about it, and expect the opponents to be strict too.
If you must promote but no queen (or whatever piece you want) is available, stop the clock and ask the arbiter, or be sure to get your opponent's consent to using an upside down rook (like "I'm making a queen, this is a queen, right ?") - or they might want to complain.
MrDamonSmith wrote:
Yes, don't forget to stare at your opponents. Its normal otb practice, it shows your opponent you have much respect for them, so try to make sure you do. So the longer you stare at them the more you demonstrate a proper level of respect. Its proper otb etiquette, your opponents will be honored you took the time to learn this ritual that's been around for a long time.
This is very important, many people refuse to analyse games with you afterwards if you have not stared and them for a sufficent period of time.
orangeishblue wrote:
15cm wrote:
@estragon
According to my club members, I would get around 2000, thats what I aim.
should I join in Open section or U2100 or u 1900?
You aren't close to 2000 uscf probably more realistic is 1500. Good Luck
Eh, you never know. My Online chess rating is actually lower than my OTB rating at the moment. And provisional ratings are only slightly more accurate than bad guys most of the time anyway
BishopCannons wrote:
Real chess is much, much different than Internet chess.
much much harder with well educated opponents i suppose
orangeishblue wrote:
15cm wrote:
@estragon
According to my club members, I would get around 2000, thats what I aim.
should I join in Open section or U2100 or u 1900?
You aren't close to 2000 uscf probably more realistic is 1500. Good Luck
HI, my club mate who won u 2100 in new york state championship often play casual long standard with me and I win more time
When I play blitz on here I use my phone
Time to get a USCF rating. :)
See you guys on Manhattan open