Goals for tournament
I'm playing in a big tournament in NC this weekend, Land of the Sky. If last year's cross table is any indication, the U1200 section should have around 30 people! Five games, 60 minutes each. Not a ton of time, but enough to think a little.My big goals:
1. Efficiently consider possible responses before I make a move, especially if I am attacking.
2. Consider pawn moves, both my own and my opponent's.
3. Keep my cool when under attack.
4. Play more aggressively: if I end up crashing and burning, we'll have some laughs about it later.
5. Don't get overconfident when I am winning. Don't waste time looking for the most brilliant or fastest win: find the easiest win.
6. Be social and have fun.
posted by Blue Devil Knight at 1/26/2007 03:04:00 PM
8 Comments:
I miss competitive play. I need to figure out if anyone's holding tournaments in the Lafayette/Indianapolis area.
Here's to hoping that you have fun and play well! I look forward to hearing about your results. :)
You'll have a blast!
It's an excellent tournament, and Asheville is beautiful.
Keep us posted.
I had some big political wins in Asheville when I lived in NC years ago. Hope you do as well in chess!
Glad to hear that your "ducks in a row" for your tourney! Hope you have fun and the best of luck to you!
Good luck! I'm curious what topics of your list will remain in the warzone:)
Good luck BDK. We will be battling simultaneoulsy in separate states. Fight hard, and have fun.
Thanks for all the well-wishes! I'll give an update tomorrow sometime.
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