Find a player you like and follow their career. For example, Bobby Fisher played clear and understandable. Other legendary figures include Morphy, Alekhine, Capablanca, Tal, Korchnoi and Shirov.

If you want to start playing over-the-board tournaments, you need to join the chess federation in your country. You will get a rating after playing a certain number of official games.

You can only get good at chess if you love the game. You need to be endlessly fascinated with chess and see its infinite potential.

Enjoy the adventure. Losing doesn't matter. Every game should teach you something.  Ensure to play people better than you and be prepared to lose. The more you...