magic acts: pull an endless scarf out the sleep or better yet out the mouth, pull a quarter from your opponents ear; conjure a bunny from a hat; the works; he'll see you're an illusionist outside the board and he'll think you are one on the board, too.
What psychological trick do you use when playing OTB?
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if your opponent forgets to punch the clock pay attention to the board as if it was your turn. Thanks BobbyDK, you reminded me of a small tourney I won many years ago with that very trick. We were probably playing 15 minute games or something fairly fast, and my opponent lost close to 7 minutes off his clock while I happily pondered what i would move after he finally hit the clock. I do remember he played a Latvian Gambit, which at that time I was not that booked up on.
VULPES_VULPES wrote:
Closest thing to a psychology trick I've ever used is to make my knights stare at the opponent's king, regardless of where they are.
I always do that. But not as a psyc trick. I just do it.
Some of them are very useful. Also, it is important not to take a look how much time he has yet, because then you make your opponent notice his clock is running.
Don't know really how to behave in case of technical problems (when you press the clock and don't notice your clock is still running). Fair play (remind him) or leave it (he can use hammer if needed)?
Jun 4, 2014
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#106
On the more impressive moves, put pieces down with a THUMP! Works well with rooks.
Jun 4, 2014
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#107
I remember playing against one player he had a big ring on his finger. a ring you may find in a secret elitist fraternity organization.
he would take the pieces making your sure his finger touched the board and the ring was very visible facing forward. It looked almost as if asked for respect.
You could just sit there with the same "Really, that's your move? Wake me when it's over." look Carlsen seems to always have.
Better yet, make a Magnus Carlsen mask and wear it.
OK, here are examples from my games.
- Play fast when losing,
- Respect the rules (but black was low on time),
- Online psychology exist too. Conditional moves.
Never played over board eh but I'd imagine not showering for a few days could work!
cosmicharmonic wrote:
he'll see you're an illusionist outside the board and he'll think you are one on the board, too.
lol
BryPin wrote:
Puff up your hair and wear a tie?
I REALLY hope that's not L.V. Beethoven
Hey, at least he has a tie on. I think the fellow in post #123 might be this guys brother.
L. V. Beethoven does have a brother... But nothing like that.
MrDamonSmith wrote:
Hey, at least he has a tie on. I think the fellow in post #123 might be this guys brother.
Jun 5, 2014
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#117
I drop a few pieces to give them a false sense of security, and then I either come back and destroy them or lose the game.
pureredwhiteblu wrote:
I drop a few pieces to give them a false sense of security, and then I either come back and destroy them or lose the game.
Don't you always "drop a few pieces" to lower players when they start to win?
make them forfeit if they are down more than five points in pieces
Jun 5, 2014
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#120
To be honest, while I do believe some "psychological" tricks otb do have some merit-I don't participate in such stuff. But in saying so, my opponents think I am soo...it's cool in that sense!
Heh. I play every move with the same stoic face, but when my opponent makes an significant move...whether good or bad, I do tend ta give the "Bobby" gesture-if you know what I mean.
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if your opponent forgets to punch the clock pay attention to the board as if it was your turn.
one looked at me wondering when I would make a move first at that time he realized it was still his turn after 20 minutes.
I usually never spent that long looking at the board but I noticed I was in danger and managed to win the game. I don't think I would have noticed it without the 20 minutes.