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@hanged_up
Don't do it too tight though, make sure you can wiggle the middle of the chain about a cm or two. Look up Sheldon Brown --> chain tension
No matter how much I try and keep my chain tight(ish), it always sets itself back to about 1cm play like you described. I try not to let it bug me.