An amateur and non-master chess tournament is up in a week or two! Wondering how to play better than you'd usually do? Clueless how to maximize your performance and improve in chess for the tournament? No problem! While you can't gain 200 rating points worth of playing strength in just a very short time (2 weeks), while playing like a master all of a sudden would take a miracle, there are a couple of things...practical tips that will help you play chess better! Grab your notebook and pen. Get ready to jot down notes! A Practical Chess Improvement Tip You Shouldn't Miss! Chess tournaments, especially if you are NOT used to it, can be a psychologically daunting event. Round after round, you are in battle...you are at war. And you better be tough inside and out unless you don't want to be everybody's 'favorite' opponent (favorite because you are giving away free points). Doubting yourself and your chess playing skills is a surefire way to lose! By coming at th...