Exactly. In my region there are multiple tournaments a month (in season) where players from no ELO to 2300 play. Swiss system means you're going to be paired up

Exactly. In my region there are multiple tournaments a month (in season) where players from no ELO to 2300 play. Swiss system means you're going to be paired up/down. I'm ~1900 which means first two rounds are typically beginners.