General
23 Feb 03
23 Feb 03
Originally posted by royalchickenDon't look at your opponent's grade.Always play the board not the guy.
Hello all. I'm playing in my first tournament next weekend...Any tips? Which openings to use? Things to avoid? Anything? Thanks!
Don't go to the pub at lunch time.
Set yourself a target first.Like This is my first I'm just going to enjoy it,or I want a plus score.
Linda.
23 Feb 03
Originally posted by misslead1st one true...looking at his rating will only intimidate you..so don't worry about that.
Don't look at your opponent's grade.Always play the board not the guy.
Don't go to the pub at lunch time.
Set yourself a target first.Like This is my first I'm just going to enjoy it,or I want a plus score.
Linda.
2nd one completely wrong. You have to play the man. Intimidation is one of the key factors in tourneys. You have to make the move that will make him/her the most uncomfortable..which may or may not be the best move for the position.
And should you lose a game..don't kick yourself. Just let it go and get prepared for your next game.
Most of all try and have fun and meet new people...chess players make the best friends...cause we are all nerds together 😀
Let us know how it goes!!
Dave
23 Feb 03
Originally posted by bbarrI don't think he can learn all about the Grob in just one week.
One word: Grob
Play the openings you know. Hopefully you should have a defense against both e4 and d4...if Nf3 or c4 are played then try and just develop naturally if you don't have a line for those.
As for being white...1.e4!! Best by test!
Dave
24 Feb 03
Thank you all for your advice. I don't know anything particularly Grobbish, although I heard such things grow behind refrigerators 😉. I like the Fianchetto (Opening and Defense). But I'll probably go with the good ol' Giuoco Piano, 'cause I know it well. Thank you all, I'll tell you how it goes.