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karthik1109

Guys tommrow i have fide rated chess tournament but i havent practiced for the past 4 days due to un avoidable circumstances i am an unrated chess player i have already registered for the tournament tommrow i have my first game against 1400+ rated player what should i do today relax by going to beach or hang out with friends or should i practice . Please give me suggestions to handle this situation because i cant drop from the tournament i need to win tommrow please help me friends .....

chasm1995

Take a break during the day and have fun.  At night, play a couple of games to warm up for the big day.  Tomorrow, bring earplugs and wear comfortable clothes, regardless of what it is.  Who cares how you look if you're beating everyone.  When you're meeting your opponent, be kind and respectful.  Just because one of you might lose doesn't mean you can't get along.  When you start the game, take your time and use your opponent's time to think.  I've won a few games otb just by playing quick in the opening where I could and using their time that way at the end, they were short on time when I had ten minutes left.  Have fun, and good luck.