For me, I got over nervousness just by not caring about my rating. It's easier said than done and I've been playing OTB tournaments for the past 5 years. It took me around 3.5 years to stop being nervous and focus on playing a good game than for a number. That's what led me to playing more risky and sacrificing more.
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I'm sort of bad at chess, so don't try my advice in desperate situations. try to imagine the satisfaction of winning and not the bitterness of failure. then refocus on your game. You're welcome!
Hansol0 wrote:
I always get stiff during tournament rounds and I get nervous that I'm going to loss.
If your tournament lasts longer than 4 hours, consult a doctor.
(wow, I'm disappointed in myself for making that joke)
I love to play drunk with crazy Irish music, but I always live in such states, which is a pity
My name was still Hansol0 back then lol
I just tie and untie my shoe if that happens, or I always have a drink with me so i just bottle flip and stuff
Watch a funny youtube video before your OTB rated game. Laughter will relax you.
Aghast wrote:
Just remember it is just a game!
plz dont say such things. it doesnt help.
(....help ?!)
To avoid nervousness during a chess game, just imagine the pieces in underwear.
https://www.chess.com/article/view/vladimir-kramnik-interview-im-not-afraid-to-lose
torrubirubi wrote:
First thing is to realise that you are not playing against a player but the position on the board. Try to see the game as something you are doing for your pleasure, it is your hobby and you are doing what you like to do. If you begin to focus more on the game (mini operations to improve your position) and less on the possible result you will begin to relax and enjoy the game. It is also important to have the right perspective: if you lose the game you will not lose much, but you will win a lot from the analysis after the game.
The next tournament you will sit at the board, smile to your opponent, feeling happy that you have the opportunity to play a further game. The guy in front of you is not your enemy, it is a buddy who also loves the game and is ready to spend time with you playing an interesting game. You will give your best, that’s all, doesn’t mater if the guy is stronger or weaker than you. And the result is not the most important thing in this hobby. It is great to win, but better is to feel joy during the game. And by feeling joy you will relax and play better chess...and win more often.
Good luck!
The next tournament you will sit at the board, smile to your opponent, feeling happy that you have the opportunity to play a further game. The guy in front of you is not your enemy, it is a buddy who also loves the game and is ready to spend time with you playing an interesting game. You will give your best, that’s all, doesn’t mater if the guy is stronger or weaker than you. And the result is not the most important thing in this hobby. It is great to win, but better is to feel joy during the game. And by feeling joy you will relax and play better chess...and win more often.
Good luck!
That is some excellent advice. GM Yasser Seirawan if fond of saying chess is more of a battle of ideas than it is of individuals.
Mental attitude can play a significant role in either increasing or decreasing stress. Enjoy the moment and do take "deeper" breaths, in and out slowly. Go for it . . . and good luck!
Yasser has written several books in a very easy-going self-deprecating style. There are also many videos of his on You Tube. I believe he also contributes to this website.
Here is on of my favourite videos, as based on his recommendation in one of his books, I tend towards the PIRC.
Funny, I more or less posted this same question about 8 years ago. It's here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/too-excited-during-live-games?page=2
I can tell you that this goes away with experience. The more you play the more confident you get, the more confident you get the less nervous you'll be.
Are u a guy ?
....consider an alpha (male) releaser. And depending on game time ?....maybe a sustained releaser. U wancher hyper-aggressiveness to peak right at the right time.