OTB playing against stronger opponent

Originally posted by Mahout
Do you know if you'll be playing with the black or white pieces?

Can you look up the games of your opponent to get an idea of what they might play?

If you can find them, maybe post a link here and some of the hiher rated players here might be able to advise about your opponents playing technique/style...chance favours the prepared mind!

Smoke heavily, flick your ashes all over the board, and pick your nose before capturing a piece that he must touch. Laugh after each of his moves and shake your head, and when he's got a dead-won game, use up all your time.

Play your best stuff against stronger players. As you will lose anyway, try to learn something useful.

dont play at all. you will probably lose and feel bad.

I have already lost last year against him. easy win.
I have a problem to prepare against him as he plays various openings...

Go for an opening you know very well and that usually ends in a tie. The FM must go off theory somewhere not to fall in a dull game, and that's where you can take some advantage.