So Takchess what else are you doing to prepare?

I am working to improve my recording of the games so that it becomes second nature and not a negative factor in the play of games. Without a board in front of me,I am visualizing the board from both the black and white side and and name out the squares. I also visualize the moving the black H pawn from H7 to H1 in my mind and saying the name of the squares out loud. I at times am randomly saying HGF ED CBA. I also play through games and positions from memory and say the moves out loud.

These seems to be help as the game I just posted from Friday night Chess Club was recorded without errors.

I had a little time this weekend where I read through Mednis Practical Endgame book and followed it as much as I could without playing through the games over the board. I also read a few chapters of Alburts Just the Facts endgame book. I am starting to better understand some of the basic endgame principles and finding study to be surprisingly enjoyable.

I have played through some more games in The Comprehensive Chess Course V2 by Alburt and have only 2 more to go. This is a great basic book.

I need to make a decision if I am going to play the Halloween Gambit or the Kings Gambit as white in the tourney. If I am going to play the KG I better get back to study and playing it vs my recent facination with the HG. There is higher % chance of me playing KG games since all my opponent has to do is respond e5.