
A Guide to Your First OTB Tournament - Daniel Lona
About this episode
008 Thinking about your first OTB classical tournament? Or perhaps you still want some guidance for your 2nd or 3rd event? This episode will help you successfully navigate an OTB chess tournament.
While you may still have to face down an adorable 7-year-old in battle…
It WILL reduce the number of surprises you encounter and help calm your nerves. Inside you’ll find:
- What to do before, during, and after the tournament to have a smooth experience.
- The 2 often-overlooked truths that determine which section you should compete in.
- 5 incredibly simple ways to be fully prepared for your next tournament.
- A powerful cure to placing too much pressure on yourself.
>> FREE DOWNLOAD: A Guide to OTB Tournaments<< (This is the guide I created & referenced in this episode.)
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