FishEyedFools wrote:
2 and 3 will get you a talk from the TD.
Seriously???? This is only club matches but seems like everyone does it.. so annoying! lol
Psychology in OTB
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Just don't shower for a few days before the tournament. I once played a really smelly guy, and I'm blaming my loss to his smell.
FishEyedFools wrote:
jr87 wrote:
FishEyedFools wrote:
2 and 3 will get you a talk from the TD.
Seriously???? This is only club matches but seems like everyone does it.. so annoying! lol
Things are more "lax" at club matches, but in OTB tournaments play, those 2 will get you a talking to from the TD (If the opponent complains)
#2 i can relate to, as i have a friend that breathes loudly, he doesnt mean to do it, and doesnt even know hes doing it, but a couple times his opponent has complained.
#3 You see from kids a lot, trying to be aggressive, and "psyche" the opponent out. I have had to pause the clock more than once, and ask them not to hit the clock so hard. If they dont listen, then i get the TD.
LOL you would expect all of that nonsense would be coming from immature adolescents, but no not here... these are grown men in there upper 50s acting like children otb. I just stare at them with a quiet smile and try my best not to laugh when the breaking point comes and the sign of defeat hits their face. Yesterdays game he literally slammed his king down to resigned lmao
mgx9600 wrote:
Just don't shower for a few days before the tournament. I once played a really smelly guy, and I'm blaming my loss to his smell.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHA now that is going the extra mile! LOL! Pretty sure i wouldnt even sit down during that game! lol just pace around and make my moves from as need be.
1. Prior to the match, boost about your skill level.
2. Breath heavily.... especially on the exhale.
3. Hit the clock as hard as possible.
Ultimately though this is a losing strategy, and not suggested. Good moves beats psychology 😂😂😂