Hi @DogDentures49
Three most important things before a chess tournament:
-
Solve a lot of puzzles to improve your tactics.
-
Polish your openings.
-
Practice over the board.
I explain this in more detail in this short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uHlzmNagE8
This should help you prepare before the tournament.
You can also join the 10-week course that will help you improve in the longer term:
https://www.matbobula.com/
I am heading off to my first tournament in a few weeks. Any tips or suggestions?