First OTB tournament tomorrow, conflicted what to play

Im going to my first OTB event tomorrow, a classical team tournament.
I'm going to play black and I'm a bit conflicted what to play against e4, e5 or Sicilian.
I play Sicilian (dragon) much more, but i know e5 is the more even opening and I'm more than happy with a draw. My opponent is most likely gonna be better than me.
Any advice?

And what if he starts with d4?

@Schiffskoch said in #2:
> And what if he starts with d4?
Not in my prep, resign

No, d5 and decline in case of queen's gambit

@Finnfinity said in #1:
> I play Sicilian (dragon) much more, but i know e5 is the more even opening and I'm more than happy with a draw. My opponent is most likely gonna be better than me.

Then you should play the solider 1... e5.

trust your gut, and go with what you feel most comfortable playing. If the opponent is stronger than you, make him/her prove it. And if they do, then there's a good chance you will learn something about your opening.

@Finnfinity said in #1:
> Im going to my first OTB event tomorrow, a classical team tournament.
> I'm going to play black and I'm a bit conflicted what to play against e4, e5 or Sicilian.
> I play Sicilian (dragon) much more, but i know e5 is the more even opening and I'm more than happy with a draw. My opponent is most likely gonna be better than me.
> Any advice?

Play the one that you have more experience with. Hopefully that will translate into you having a better understanding of the middle game that results.

Don't try out new openings at end time. Play the one with which you are accustomed to. And also prepare accordingly if your opponent as White plays something else to start with. Just focus on your game.
Healthy mind is very crucial for this.
Also keep your hydrated regularly.
In OTB, one of major thing is to take time on clock seriously by not moving quickly. Also don't waste time in the opening phase. Time management is yet another key for the game.

@Finnfinity said in #1:
> Im going to my first OTB event tomorrow, a classical team tournament.
> I'm going to play black and I'm a bit conflicted what to play against e4, e5 or Sicilian.
> I play Sicilian (dragon) much more, but i know e5 is the more even opening and I'm more than happy with a draw. My opponent is most likely gonna be better than me.
> Any advice?
How'd it go @Finnfinity ?

@SimonBirch said in #8:
> How'd it go @Finnfinity ?
Draw, but me and my opponent played pretty bad. Not sure how to feel, I'm happy about the draw and it was fun but I'm disappointed i made stupid mistakes with such high time control. Guess it's ok for first time, don't play classic and OTB too often

@Finnfinity said in #9:
> Draw, but me and my opponent played pretty bad. Not sure how to feel, I'm happy about the draw and it was fun but I'm disappointed i made stupid mistakes with such high time control. Guess it's ok for first time.
Hey draw that's great first time out well done xxx