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Ep. 114: How to Avoid Time-Trouble at Club-Level Chess Tournaments
Manage episode 423864655 series 3378739
Like it or not, the clock is just as much a part of tournament chess as the board and pieces. Poor clock management is a consistent problem for many players. We cover:
- Why clock management is essential for tournament success
- Common causes of time-trouble (and how to avoid it)
- The dangers of perfectionism and obsessing over the "best" move
- An interesting trick you can use to get your opponent into time trouble
Referenced:
- Ep. 16: "Chess for Tigers"
- Ep. 29: "The Seven Deadly Chess Sins"
- Chess for Tigers (Amazon)
- The Seven Deadly Chess Sins (Amazon)
π§ If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected].
π― Our Links:
The Amazon links above are affiliate links. Qualifying purchases help support this podcast at no additional cost to you.
153 episodes
Manage episode 423864655 series 3378739
Like it or not, the clock is just as much a part of tournament chess as the board and pieces. Poor clock management is a consistent problem for many players. We cover:
- Why clock management is essential for tournament success
- Common causes of time-trouble (and how to avoid it)
- The dangers of perfectionism and obsessing over the "best" move
- An interesting trick you can use to get your opponent into time trouble
Referenced:
- Ep. 16: "Chess for Tigers"
- Ep. 29: "The Seven Deadly Chess Sins"
- Chess for Tigers (Amazon)
- The Seven Deadly Chess Sins (Amazon)
π§ If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected].
π― Our Links:
The Amazon links above are affiliate links. Qualifying purchases help support this podcast at no additional cost to you.
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