How to prepare for a tournament for the first time

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My chess club is holding a tournament in a week and I'm a beginner looking to do the best that's possible. I believe the games are 15 minutes each. I'm wondering how to prepare as best as possible so that I don't get completely obliterated

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dont forget to hit the clock

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thats one of the biggest mistakes

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since u seem to only be online chess and new, remember touch move, remember respect, to resign u knock down ur king and to draw put a hand out and ask and i dont know no phones and also no going to restroom 

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Is this USCF rated?