I am 12y/o, and just started to take chess seriously, am i too late

Depends what your goals are. If you are trying to become a top 10 player, then maybe you're too late. However, you could still become a very strong master player, maybe even grandmaster if you put in enough time. I started when I was 18 and by the time I was 21 I had gone from being 800 rated to 2000.

It might be a bit late for GM, but I don't think it is too late for NM (2200).

How do you know if it's too late?

I can't understand how some people get so good at chess to never blunder and always find the best moves.

nobody can do that

Big talks for a 12yrs old, making plans for university and cvs..

Na it’s still good, the younger you start it the more time you have so get working 👍

You may have missed his nationality. It's only in the U.S. that you have to sell two kidneys and a liver to afford a four-year degree. In Australia it's pretty normal for smart 12 year olds to expect to go to university, and for it to be affordable.

Why is college so expensive here?

That's a really great question, to which I don't know the answer.

There is nothing wrong in planning early, I myself am 13 and already have my goals set.

Ty, I needed that reminder

You shouldn't think of what you can be. You should only play chess a lot if you adore playing chess! Then, it is not hard work, it is fun. And you will see what happens later. Many people can give you ideas how to start, how to get to certain levels. I played a lot when I young, then came work and family, but I still play blitz when I have time (for example when I travel to work) and teach chess for one young player (rating about 1400)

you ggood i started at 15 and im only 16 its ight to start late

Continue playing chess.

Hi!

You are not too late to be a NM at all. But you have to know that it will take some effort and time. You have to develop your chess skills in an effective way. I wrote a bit on the subject, you could check it out on my post: https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/chess-skills-development

Good luck!

Too late for what? First of all, you have to have a natural talent for the game to get really good, e.g., NM, IM or a GM. Secondly, most of these strong players started younger than you. There have been a few exceptions, of course, but keep playing for the enjoyment of the game and perhaps your destiny will be one of those top players!

Rubinstein didn't learn to play chess until he was 14 years old. Even though he didn't get a chance to play for the world championship due to circumstances, he is considered by many to have been the strongest player in the world 1912 - 1914.