Ep. 114: How to Avoid Time-Trouble at Club-Level Chess Tournaments
Jun 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 114
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Episode description
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)
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