What should I expect in my first chess tournament?

In the USA you’ll likely want to bring your board, pieces, clock, scorebook and at least 2 pens or sharpened pencils. You’ll also want something to pass the time between rounds such as a novel, or games on your phone or whatever.

How do I prepare for my first chess tournament?

1) The night before the tournament: Don’t study chess the night before….

1. Play online games, when possible, using the same time controls you will have in the tournament.
2. Spend some time on the tactics trainer whenever possible (I agree with the above post)
3. Study over some games of master players, if time permits.

How good should I be to play in a chess tournament?

probably 1600 to 1800 I find “club level” (at least where I go), but some clubs always seem to have at least one person 2000+. On chess.com, any rating will probably fit in nicely. Start playing and then you will get a club or USCF rating.

How do you prepare for the first OTB chess tournament?

1. Be silent, only speaking to announce check or to say “good game”, “draw”, “I resign”, or “Good luck”.
2. Be wary of the “touch-move” rule.
3. Never discuss any games going on around you.
4. Play a move, write it down, hit the clock.
5. before the game, try to relax and eat some food to get some energy.

What you need for a chess tournament?

5 Things You Need For Real-World Chess

• A Basic Chess Set. A vinyl chessboard is perfect for taking chess on the go.
• A Chess Clock.
• A Bag.
• A Score Sheet.
• Clothing.

What does H mean in chess?

The vertical columns of squares, called files , are labeled a through h from White’s left (the queenside ) to right (the kingside ). The horizontal rows of squares, called ranks , are numbered 1 to 8 starting from White’s side of the board.

How do you prepare for a tournament?

Preparing Mentally for Competition

1. Preparation Before the Event.
2. Develop refocusing strategies.
3. Anticipate and plan for distractions.
4. “Less is more”
5. Preparation at the Competition.
6. Come with a clear performance goal in mind.
7. Get familiar with the surroundings.
8. Prepare a daily schedule.