GM Maurice Ashley, Photo courtesy www.mauriceashley.com
"I always find it exciting that all the age groups come together for such a big competition."
Ashley told CLO that kids should remember that everyone, even Grandmasters get nervous before a big event. "If you're not nervous, you're either not human or you are pretending you don't care."
Before a big game, Ashley recommends, "try to focus on the game, not the result. I try not to think about winning and losing because I can't control that. I think hard about playing the best move and best game I can. The rest will take care of itself."
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Grandmaster Maurice Ashley