

Essential Chess Tips From 6 Books By NM Dan Heisman
5 snips Jan 9, 2024
Dan Heisman, a world-renowned chess coach and author with an extensive background in chess instruction, reflects on his notable books and shares valuable improvement tips. He emphasizes a key study principle, pitfalls club players face, and categorizes the focus areas for skill enhancement. Dan also highlights time management in chess and the importance of self-analysis in annotating games. Plus, he teases his upcoming book based on daily chess tips from social media, promising fresh insights for enthusiasts.
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Delayed Launch Of First Book
- Dan’s first chess book was rejected and sat unpublished for 17 years.
- Eventually a local publisher gave it a chance, launching his prolific chess writing career.
Fun-Based Study Plan Balance
- Start your chess study plan with activities that are fun to maintain motivation.
- Balance your time roughly 50% playing, 50% studying with emphasis on tactics and annotated games.
Macro vs Micro Time Management
- Effective time management splits into macro (whole game pacing) and micro (time per move) levels.
- Differentiating these helps players address distinct time-related mistakes during games.