@ Mr Wolf . . .
Congratulations on your 1500 RAPID rating goal . . .
I would suggest to join a group/club and try to get a 1500daily rating . . .
That's the one needed to play on tournament here. . .
When you join a group usually they run group matches and the put you
playing opponents about your rating and when you win up you'll go and
when you lose down you'll go. . .
You will play one game white and then one with the black pieces . . .
Make sure it's a group that is run by an adult . . .
Like the Morphy Group . . . Try getting a few friends if you want to. . .
Are you in San Francisco,California? . . . There is actually The Mechanics Club
if you want a real over the board group . . .
You might read my profile . . .
Rich
I learned to play chess at 10, I enjoyed it but rarely had anyone to play with growing up and didnt love it enough to join a chess club.
When COVID took over work slowed down so I downloaded a random chess app as I had done in the past, just to play some games to pass the time. After a couple weeks I thought "I can be good if I study theories and openings/strategies, that will be my new hobby." I bought a membership on Chess.com to use all the tools available (lessons, puzzeles, etc.) and set my goal at 1500.
Last night I reached my original goal, my wife and I popped a bottle of champagne and celebrated. I love chess, I dont feel burned out at all and plan to keep playing for many years and see how far I can go (dont feel like Ive reached my peak yet).
None of my friends and family care about this so Id rather share my accomplishment here...