Don’t get complacent with your tactics.
Learn from your mistakes.
Try to find weaknesses in your openings using this nice tool openingtree.com
Emphasize the importance of piece activity. Learn how to evaluate which pieces are well-placed and how to improve the positioning of your pieces.
Is it time to start studying openings? Is it time to learn the Ruy Lopez? Is it time to start playing blitz? What should I do?
Learn funny gambits
I dunno depends how youw ant to compete once I got to around 1500-1600 rapid I started playing blitz chess
Actually learn how to play positional chess in openings people at your level hang pieces by move ten
Not just "learn opening theory " but learn how to actually play openings to get a really good advantage
Is it time to start studying openings? Is it time to learn the Ruy Lopez? Is it time to start playing blitz? What should I do?