Question for OTB players

"But what are the conditions in a hotel ballroom during a chess tournament? Like how does the A/C usually combat the body heat?
Is it sticky in there? How much room is there to walk around and push my seat back?"

• There are regulations on that.
  1.2 It should not be less than 5n square metres in size, where n is the number of players.
  1.4 The temperature should be 21 – 23ºC.
  https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/C01

@tpr said ^

"But what are the conditions in a hotel ballroom during a chess tournament? Like how does the A/C usually combat the body heat?
Is it sticky in there? How much room is there to walk around and push my seat back?"

• There are regulations on that.
  1.2 It should not be less than 5n square metres in size, where n is the number of players.
  1.4 The temperature should be 21 – 23ºC.
  https://handb...

Those are regulations for top-level tournaments. What about U1400 sections and lower?

@SF18NNUE-SFNNV12 said ^

"What can we do before the game"

tpr thank you for your tips but i noticed i oftwn fail in the opening cuz i lack the ideas is this becuase of total neglect of openings and repertoires ,for that reason i just bough chessbase will it help and another thing how to train my chess clculation i usually get pieces blinded or get the board blurry

Don't hijack this thread please.

Before the Game
Arrive early.
Turn off your phone and other electronic devices.
Verify you are seated at the correct board.
Greet your opponent politely if appropriate.

During the Game
Make your moves silently.
Use one hand to move the pieces and press the clock.
Record moves accurately when required.
Avoid distracting behavior such as:
Talking unnecessarily.
Tapping fingers or pieces.
Excessive movement around the board.
Staring at your opponent.
Excessively adjusting the pieces - "j'adoube"
Do not analyze games on another board while your game is in progress.
Never use notes, books, engines, or outside assistance.

Touch-Move Rule
If you deliberately touch one of your pieces when it is your turn, you must move it if a legal move exists.
If you deliberately touch an opponent's piece, you must capture it if legally possible.
Say "adjust" (or "j'adoube") before touching a piece to straighten it.
Respect for Opponents

Do not offer draws repeatedly.
Accept wins and losses gracefully.
Avoid post-game criticism unless your opponent wants to discuss the game.
Shake hands if that is customary at the event.
When a Problem Occurs
Stop the clock if tournament rules permit and summon the arbiter/director.
Do not argue extensively with your opponent.
Let the arbiter make the ruling.

After the Game
Verify the result.
Report the result as required.
Analyze quietly and away from players who are still competing.

A simple rule of thumb: behave in a way that allows your opponent to concentrate fully on chess. If something might distract, annoy, or pressure your opponent outside the game itself, avoid it.

@an7cplayingchess said ^

Tell me the experience of playing OTB. What can we do before the game, during the game, and after the game? I haven't had a chance to play OTB before... I hope I can...

Well, before the game, you're allowed to drink a beer, during the game, it's not recommended to drink a beer, and after the game you can drink a beer, preferably with the opponent.

@CSKA_Moscou said ^

Tell me the experience of playing OTB. What can we do before the game, during the game, and after the game? I haven't had a chance to play OTB before... I hope I can...

Well, before the game, you're allowed to drink a beer, during the game, it's not recommended to drink a beer, and after the game you can drink a beer, preferably with th...

FIDE regulations for top-level games do say that water, coffee, tea and soft drinks should be available, don't think beer is there. (Considering that a lot of top players these days are teenagers)

@soupdumplingchess said [^]

FIDE regulations for top-level games do say that water, coffee, tea and soft drinks should be available, don't think beer is there. (Considering that a lot of top players these days are teenagers)

What about putting beer in a plastic bag, hidden under a suit jacket, with a tube connected to a fake pencil hidden in a pocket, which the player pretends to chew for concentrating ?

@CSKA_Moscou said ^

What about putting beer in a plastic bag, hidden under a suit jacket, with a tube connected to a fake pencil hidden in a pocket, which the player pretends to chew for conc...

Do what you want, but I thought you shouldn't drink beer during the game. In between rounds is a suspicious time to do a concentrating ritual.

@tpr said ^

"i oftwn fail in the opening"

• Play the opening slowly. Think. Make plans what you want to do.

"i just bough chessbase"

• Study of grandmaster games is beneficial.

"how to train my chess clculation"

• Think Like a Grandmaster by Kotov explains how to calculate efficiently.

"get pieces blinded"

• Blunder check before you move.

FUN FACT: I have never used a chess clock in real life. Serious, trust me.

@an7cplayingchess said ^

FUN FACT: I have never used a chess clock in real life. Serious, trust me.

Just make sure you press the clock after every move. When you're new to it, you might make your move and completely forget about the clock :p