What should I bring to my first chess tournament?

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@SLM665 Ай бұрын

Dude never stop making videos amazing .

@satansovenmitt 2 жыл бұрын

@matt you can wash the silicone boards if they get dirty. Some dish soap and water. For piece recommendation I loved the 3x weight, however, once I found a 4x weight I tossed my 3x ones.. Everyone who has played with my set loves them.

@staygoldpwnyboy923 2 жыл бұрын

Ive started playing more OTB chess recently and really need to get some gear. Well timed video!

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@Nimzowitz 2 жыл бұрын

In my last tournament the cafeteria was closed. It was very hot in the playing hall, and I was not able to buy water or soda. I think it affected my comfort, time management etc. Next time I'll take at least two full bottles with me 😃 But I have another victory to report. It was a Vienna gambit. I was able to recollect that d5 is good. Then he made some strategic mistakes, and I was able to launch an attack. In the end I even sacrificed my rook, and got a long lasting attack that resulted in a checkmate on the board. Sometimes it's all so easy.

@mitcham00 Жыл бұрын

Why not drink tap water?

@pengynotpenguin 2 жыл бұрын

Are there any tips on how not to blunder material because you fail to see it? ;_; That has happened for almost every OTB game I played

@AdviceCabinet 2 жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me that there are so many factors to consider when getting chess equipment ... ... Thanks Matt!

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Would you say this is advice on what equipment to bring out of the cabinet?

@AdviceCabinet 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChessGoalslol Indeed

@ronm6359 3 ай бұрын

Question: if everyone brings board, pieces and clock, how do you decide how’s equipment you use in a match? Use whoever is white? Flip a coin?

@ChessGoals 3 ай бұрын

Usually the player who arrives first will set up their equipment. The player with the black pieces gets to choose if there is a disagreement.

@ronm6359 3 ай бұрын

@@ChessGoals thanks for the info!

@dennismays5692 2 жыл бұрын

Nice board and pieces. Where did you purchase them?

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis. Wholesale chess for the board and the pieces are a replica of the fide set. Not sure where it's sold now.

@Geert_Stradmeijer 2 жыл бұрын

Lookin' fresh

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Geert! It was a makeshift setup at the table lol

@adolfomarro Жыл бұрын

Where can I see the move count on the clock during the game?

@ChessGoals Жыл бұрын

With this clock you cannot see the move counter during the game. You can rely on both yours and your opponent's scoresheets for classical games. Typically in blitz and rapid, there are no bonuses given at a certain move number so it's not an issue.

@adam-ng9jj 2 жыл бұрын

Any link to get the bag?

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

That bag is super old so I don't think they sell them anymore. Not that exact one.

@christinas9907 2 жыл бұрын

I recognize that chess bag!

@ChessGoals 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a classic now!

@sethware1665 5 ай бұрын

What is the brand and model number?

@Patrick462 2 жыл бұрын

This is relevant to my interests! I've got the DGT North American chess clock - the last time I used it was yesterday in my stream to make fun of Kramnik. Then I realized I should project more positivity into the universe and apologized the next day. I wouldn't call any chess clock "easy to use". They may be "easy to learn to use", but not "easy to use". The reason I mention that is that I found it helpful to spend 20 or 30 minutes practicing with the clock to get comfortable with setting it. I don't want to pull up to my first OTB tournament and fumble around with the clock round one until my opponent offers to help. I've got enough to worry about. Side note: there may be some iPhone chess clock apps that are easy to use, but those are not as sturdy, nor are they allowed in some OTB tournaments.