Originally posted by SirLoseALot
You don't HAVE to pick up the captured piece first,that's just how most people do it.It makes sense,to frre the square for your own piece,before putting it there.
Writing down moves before you make them is forbidden.It's considered making notes,which is not allowed.Though I've never seen anyone complain about it.
There is nothing in the fide ru ...[text shortened]... I didn't look this up,it's how I was thaught to play.Maybe it's not all true 🙂
Sir Lot.
I suppose you do have a point though. Writing the move first does seem like making notes. It could lead to writing down a move which would help in seeing ahead on the next move. Then find that it isn't a good move then change your mind, and then do it again. This is like using notes to do analysis, which technically isn't allowed.
Each move must be analysed in the head without any notes.
I think its quite hard to go from RHP to OTB for a few reason, firsly is the pieces. I have a hell of a time playing on RHP because of the 2d boards, it just doesnt feel right, you might get the same feeling with 3d pieces. Im not sure what time control you are playing with, but dont worry about your time to much, just play a natural game, if you are looking at the clock every two minutes you will break your chess concentration. Even though it is a charity event dont expect everyone to be nice, if you make a mistake some players might still call you on it. I lost a game recently where I picked up a knight to move it to a class square, only to find it couldnt move there, so i had to move it en prise to a pawn 😕. Before you make a move, do a "surface check" after you've thought deeply about the line just make sure you arent missing anything simple. If want to straighten a piece out on the board say "I adjust" or "J'adoube" before you do, just incase. If you make a bad move (or a good one) keep your poker face, the amount of times iv been playing someone who right after they've made a bad move and just seen it, they groan or give it away that they just blundered, a lot of times I wouldnt have seen the bad move without their added help :-)
My best piece of advise to you is to go onto uchess and have a few games there before the tournament.
I couldn't believe how crap I was after playing RHP exclusively for 6 months and then going onto timed chess. While I won't say I panicked, I spent a lot of time thinking about how much harder the timed chess was compared to RHP, so I wasn't thinking about the game as much as I should have been.
Enjoy,
D
Originally posted by tmetzlerOne of the most important things to remember is that on OTB games it is not allowed to use databases, books, and printed material. If you feel like checking theory during the game don't do it or you will be forfeited! 🙂
So.
I'm setup to play in a OTB tournament for charity (Red Cross) at the university across the street (New College of Florida) this weekend.
Now for my question.
I haven't looked at a REAL chess board in over a year and I haven't played in a tournament or with a clock since high school (over a decade ago).
Anybody out there got some tips/hints/ ...[text shortened]... and getting slaughtered? 🙂 I hope i don't have one of those to add after the weekend.
Tim
Chess is about fun and joy and even if you are up tons of material don't ask them to resign beacuse it may be considered impolite. If your opponent is bluffing don't tell him that he is... All in all keep it clean and you will be fine.
After losing a game refrain from any demonstration like engaging on a fight against your opponent, unloading your gun, etc. Those things are not acceptable in OTB chess... 🙂 <-- Please notice the smiley showing that I am kidding
At the end of the game refrain from saying "Thanks for the game" and limit to shake hands and proceed to the postmortem if he is willing...
Normally, in RHP I can eat and drink whenever I feel like it. This leads to a more relaxing game, as the blood that normally circulates in the brain is shunted off to the lower regions. However your calculating ability might suffer. Also, by eating too much or partaking in the wrong kinds of foods might occasion many trips to the facilities, which eats into your clock time and causes your opponent to wonder whether you are consulting softare in the men's room.
Napping is ok at RHP. No one upbraids you for it because they simply don't know how boring their play is and can't see you through dozing the screen. Short naps during OTB is also ok. Not many people know this, but nap sessions were common in days gone by. Lasker, who was hard of hearing, snored through most of his match with Schlechter and woke up to move only when the latter would shout, "Herr Doktor!" into his ear trumpet.
Originally posted by wib"The scoresheet shall be used only for recording the moves, the times of the clocks, the offer of a draw, and matters relating to a claim."
Write the move down with one hand and hide it from your opponent with the other. :-)
Honestly, and sad to say, I don't know what the USCF rules say about that, but I write my move first and see other players do it almost all of the time on every move unless they're really rushed for time. It becomes a habit.
But Xanthos is right. Maybe you should ch ...[text shortened]... biter) before you start.
Sorry Tim, I didn't mean to bombard you with all of this! :-)
I think that can be interpreted that if you write down a move then don't play it you are making notes. That's not allowed.
Also strangely while your scoresheet must be visable at all times to the TD and ajudicators the only time you are required to allow your opponent access to it (but it doesn't say require it just says use the opponents sheet, what happens if they refuse?) is when one player stops notating as he has less than 5 minutes left and a smaller than 30 second increment as both scoresheets must be updated when the game ends.
Of course all this reading into the rules is really unneeded as I doubt you are going to get disqualified for disobeying such minute guidelines accidently.
Originally posted by SirLoseALotI have always picked up my man and moved to my opponent's man and picked it up and replaced it with my man. I do this with my left hand. Maybe I am a bit more dextrose than most of you are? Of course I have never played in a over the board tournament. What happens if say your little finger touches one of your opponent's men that you do not mean to take on that move?
You don't HAVE to pick up the captured piece first,that's just how most people do it.It makes sense,to frre the square for your own piece,before putting it there.
Writing down moves before you make them is forbidden.It's considered making notes,which is not allowed.Though I've never seen anyone complain about it.
There is nothing in the fide ru ...[text shortened]... I didn't look this up,it's how I was thaught to play.Maybe it's not all true 🙂
Sir Lot.
Originally posted by buddy2LOL. Nice one...
I played a man once who said, "J'adoube," then straightened out his tie. Most disconcerting.
Yeah, maybe we're making too big of a deal out of this. Tim's playing for charity so I don't think there's going to be a lot of attention payed to every little rule that a player could possible break. Unless there's a top prize of a decent amount I think most of the players will be amatuers just looking to get out and play some OTB chess with other players. It's certainly a great way to meet new competition.
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Originally posted by wibWib: Exactly right. This is low-key tournament with primarily bunch of kids from the university. I just happen to live 300 yards from where they are having the tournament.
LOL. Nice one...
Yeah, maybe we're making too big of a deal out of this. Tim's playing for charity so I don't think there's going to be a lot of attention payed to every little rule that a player could possible break. Unless there's a top prize of a decent amount I think most of the players will be amatuers just looking to get out and play some OTB chess with other players. It's certainly a great way to meet new competition.
But it has been a quite informative thread nonetheless (everybody).
Things I'm gonna remember tomorrow:
1. Ignore the clock (unless I'm remembering to hit it after my move)
2. If I make a blunder, don't show it (poker-face)
3. Keep my hands behind my back until I'm SURE of my move.
4. Note: you can't move the pieces around 20 different ways until you like the way it looks (ala analyze board)
Thanks all,
Tim
Originally posted by tmetzlerCool. That sounds like it'll be a fun time.
Wib: Exactly right. This is low-key tournament with primarily bunch of kids from the university. I just happen to live 300 yards from where they are having the tournament.
But it has been a quite informative thread nonetheless (everybody).
Things I'm gonna remember tomorrow:
1. Ignore the clock (unless I'm remembering to hit it after my move) ...[text shortened]... ound 20 different ways until you like the way it looks (ala analyze board)
Thanks all,
Tim
Ok, now that everyone else has probably forgotten about this thread, here's how you really play OTB.
Chew gum loudly and with your mouth open.
Wear headphones and hum and tap along to a tune that only you can hear. Something like that Tony Basil's "Oh Mickey you're so fine" crap will be perfect. Be sure and play the drum part on the table.
Shake your head in disbelief at every move your opponent makes. Say stuff like "that's just crazy" everytime he moves a piece.
Constantly talk to yourself when your opponent is thinking. Complain about something obscure like how much you just hate daylight savings time. Get really angry over it.
Eat everything they sell there. Get crumbs and sticky candy resin all over the board and pieces. People really love that.
If you blunder start crying. Cry like a baby. Blow your nose in your shirt and wail about how unfair this whole stupid game is. Make sure you leave a "little bat in the cave" hanging so your opponent is afraid to look up at you.
Constantly stand up and sit down. Loudly complain about those #### hemorroids you've had for the last 2 weeks. Ask your opponent if he has any hemorroid medicine because you forgot yours.
Sneeze loudly every few minutes. Don't cover your mouth. Aim at the board...
And lastly, everytime you capture a piece slam it down on the clock as hard as you possibly can. Hit it hard enough to embed the piece right onto the clock permanently.
Oh and have fun! :-)