I would do plenty of tactics problems during the week and then take the day before the game completely off. I find a break of a day or two where i don't look at a chess board can often sharpen my eye when i come back to it. Beware burn out. You're not going to improve your game significantly in a couple of days.
A question from someone who knows nothing about chess clubs: Are you responsible for making your own list of moves, or is there a third party who is responsible for that? Are the games recorded on video so a judge can check for illegal moves? "Hey, his knight can't go from c3 to e5."
Originally posted by Paul Leggett Ratings and results are incidental. When I read about your life leading up to the game, I recognized the passion of someone who wants to [b]play.
Dewi, you are a chess player.
We play sick, we play broke, we play tired, we play where it's hot, cold, loud, whatever. We win or we lose, but every game ends with a re-set of the pieces and the start of another one.
Carry on![/b]
Thanks Paul, I think I've taken the main lesson from it, truth is I had plenty left on my clock, I could have sat for half an hour doing nothing but calming down and I'd have been fine. I will next time.
A good 'chin up' motivational talk always helps though 🙂.