05 Apr 09
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Hello all,
I'm going to participate in a tournament in Ghent (Belgium) next week. It'll be my first time participating in a tourney ever!
There will be two categories, those rated less than ELO 1500 and those between ELO 1500 and 1800. Foreign players (me) have to play in the higher rated category, so I'm probably doomed to lose all my matches 🙁
However! I'll remain optimistic and try to settle for some draws, I was just wondering if any of you (that have played in tournaments) have any tips or advice for me? The time controls are 40 minutes per match. I will probably be playing the Kings Gambit.
Should I train more on the KG, practise endgame puzzles or....?
Any help is most welcome!
Thx in advance!
05 Apr 09
Originally posted by aethsilgneWhen you said that you'll try to settle for some draws, I hope you didn't mean that you'll be playing for draws. That's usually a bad idea. You'll learn more and have more fun by playing for wins. (Even if you ultimately lose.)
Hello all,
I'm going to participate in a tournament in Ghent (Belgium) next week. It'll be my first time participating in a tourney ever!
There will be two categories, those rated less than ELO 1500 and those between ELO 1500 and 1800. Foreign players (me) have to play in the higher rated category, so I'm probably doomed to lose all my matches 🙁
...[text shortened]... on the KG, practise endgame puzzles or....?
Any help is most welcome!
Thx in advance!
If you have time between rounds, after each game, ask your opponent if he'll analyze the game with you. You learn a lot from these post-mortem analyses.
Get adequate sleep before the tournament.
Try playing some practice games before the tournament at the same time control to get a feel for how fast you'll have to move, on average.
You'll probably be playing the King's Gambit? Well, maybe, but your opponent has some say in the matter. 🙂
Whatever studying you do between now and the tournament, just don't go overboard with it. You don't want to do so much that you're burned out from overstudy just as the tournament starts. (Practicing tactics is fine. I wouldn't do too much openings study.)
Good luck!
05 Apr 09
Originally posted by aethsilgneWhat could 1 week study accomplish?Not much.Stick to your normal routine,go out there playing to win and have fun.
Hello all,
I'm going to participate in a tournament in Ghent (Belgium) next week. It'll be my first time participating in a tourney ever!
There will be two categories, those rated less than ELO 1500 and those between ELO 1500 and 1800. Foreign players (me) have to play in the higher rated category, so I'm probably doomed to lose all my matches 🙁
...[text shortened]... on the KG, practise endgame puzzles or....?
Any help is most welcome!
Thx in advance!
No need to fear the Belgians 😉
05 Apr 09
Originally posted by aethsilgnePractice tactics on the chess tactics server and or puzzles from books to keep yourself sharp. Then try to play some games at the same time controls as the tournament to familiarise yourself with managing this amount of time.
Hello all,
I'm going to participate in a tournament in Ghent (Belgium) next week. It'll be my first time participating in a tourney ever!
There will be two categories, those rated less than ELO 1500 and those between ELO 1500 and 1800. Foreign players (me) have to play in the higher rated category, so I'm probably doomed to lose all my matches 🙁
...[text shortened]... on the KG, practise endgame puzzles or....?
Any help is most welcome!
Thx in advance!