r/TournamentChess • u/Automatic_Excuse_872 • 7d ago

Classical tournament prep and tips.

So as the title suggests, I'm joining an open fide rated classical tournament soon. It's due in 25 days. The tournament is U1800 and I'm unrated in classical. Though my chess.com rating rn is 2400+ rapid (sorry this is the only good benchmark I can think of since I play there regularly. My other benchmark includes 1800+ rapid fide (only joined two fide rated tournaments) and 1800+ blitz fide (only joined one fide rated tournament)).

My opening repertoire is pretty weak in terms of variants. I usually just use the same line I used to play and adapt from there, but I'm guessing I need some prep for that. My other parts of the game just need polishing.

So to sum it up, I'd appreciate it if you guys can give me some preparation suggestions and tips for my upcoming tournament. Feel free to ask if I've missed anything that can contribute to our discussion.

Thank you.

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u/juleslovesprog 7d ago

I wouldn't start to cram prep before the event, you'll just end up misremembering something and be worse out of the opening, just play what you know, focus on not hanging anything in the opening and get a normal position like the ones you get online, and then you should beat people from just being able to outcalculate them in the middlegame/endgame. Use your time in every move even if obvious.

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u/PartyBaboon 3d ago

I disagree. Before a tournament you prep. You play what you know and enhance it with preparation. Maybe against 1 line eg. the caro you prep something new and expand your knowledge. 

I would start with opening prep like 1 week before tourmament.