18 Oct '10 15:58>
afte reading that there seems to be certain tactics employed by OTB players which have little relevance to the actual moves, i wonder if there are any antidotes to these tactics. For example exagerated mannerisms
1. the piece slammer intent of screwing down his knight on d5 with a hilti gun
2. the face puller who casts a bemused smile and smirks with a quick reply
3. the starer, penetrating stare designed to unnerve,
4. the sneak who asks you what book you have in your bag hoping that you shall show it to them and get yourself a forfeit.
5. the table shaker
i just wondered what the antidote might be to any of the aforementioned, for its this type of behaviour that puts one off from joining a club and enjoying OTB chess.
1. the piece slammer intent of screwing down his knight on d5 with a hilti gun
2. the face puller who casts a bemused smile and smirks with a quick reply
3. the starer, penetrating stare designed to unnerve,
4. the sneak who asks you what book you have in your bag hoping that you shall show it to them and get yourself a forfeit.
5. the table shaker
i just wondered what the antidote might be to any of the aforementioned, for its this type of behaviour that puts one off from joining a club and enjoying OTB chess.