08 Mar '10 21:33>
So, I finally decided to play in rated OTB tournament. I have never been officially rated before, so I have no idea what to expect. My main worry is the time controls.
The time controls are 80 mins + 30 inc, I have never played with such long time controls, I am generally used to playing 30 minute games at my local chess club.
So I guess my question is what do you do with so much time, I feel like I would be at a huge disadvantage if I only used 45 minsπ΅
I joined the U1900 section and am generally considered to be between 1800-2000 at my chess club, and I am 1900 here so I plan to winπ
Also the tournament takes place this weekend so I will post the games then π
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
The time controls are 80 mins + 30 inc, I have never played with such long time controls, I am generally used to playing 30 minute games at my local chess club.
So I guess my question is what do you do with so much time, I feel like I would be at a huge disadvantage if I only used 45 minsπ΅
I joined the U1900 section and am generally considered to be between 1800-2000 at my chess club, and I am 1900 here so I plan to winπ
Also the tournament takes place this weekend so I will post the games then π
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.