Tips on Where to Start?

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Avatar of dylana64

So I'm 13 and chess has always been a hobby of mine. I've been in my school's chess club twice, dominated both times, and did a day camp over the summer, and did well in that. The only problem is, I want to start playing competitively (tournaments and stuff) but I don't know where to start. Could anyone give me advice on where to begin to improve competitively?

Avatar of GMPatzer

I would visit the uschess.org

and look for a club that meets in your area  

go into the members login section and click on clubs and tournaments

then click on your State

Avatar of jambyvedar

Yes visit uschess.org and join a club. Now to study on your own, I suggest you get chess books. In order for you to be competetive in tournaments, you need to improve your endgame,tactics and middlegame knowledge/skills.

Suggested Reading:

Chess Tactics for Champion(Endgame)

Winning Chess Strategy for Kids by Coackley(Strategy)

Pandolfini's Endgame Course(Endgame)

Avatar of dylana64
Thanks guys for the feedback! It means a lot! I'll definitely take a look at these 😄