How to Be a Successful Chess Player

I've found if you don't have a chess circle that you go to the big events with, I found it to be pretty isolating. It was kind of like a different approach than I had to other people at Vegas. A bigger tournament would be all that more intimidating. But I'm eager and focused and excited to be in some of these smaller tournaments throughout the year here. Nice. Wow, that's awesome. And it sounds like where you're at, a couple of small ones would be a good idea before jumping into a big one. Just because it sounded like psychology was sort of a part of it, getting a little confidence at some smaller tournaments, feeling more comfortable, and