Hey guys,

I was curious if anyone listens to music when you play OTB chess.  Typically I've listened to headphones to mute the outside noise and it kind of gets me in the groove to play.  I can go back to maybe my last 10 tournaments where I've had great success and headphones were usually used.

With the new rules they're implementing in major tournaments now, I may just have to use ear plugs.

Thoughs?