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Dan’s first chess book was rejected and sat unpublished for 17 years.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.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
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.
insights INSIGHT
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.
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The World's Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played
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Giddens' instructive game collections
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Agard's book on think-aloud protocols
Agard's book on think-aloud protocols
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Karpov's Best Games
Karpov's Best Games
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Soldis' book on the G3 English
Soldis' book on the G3 English
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Talbot Vinnick 1960
Talbot Vinnick 1960
Talbot Vinnick
The Improving Annotator
The Improving Annotator
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Is Your Move Safe?
Is Your Move Safe?
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Chess Tip of the Day
Chess Tip of the Day
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Looking for Trouble
Looking for Trouble
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Marich's three-volume set on the G3 English
Marich's three-volume set on the G3 English
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Thought and Choice in Chess
Thought and Choice in Chess
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Bullet Chess
Bullet Chess
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the art of attack
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Pawn power in chess
Pawn power in chess
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My 60 memorable games
Bobby Fischer
First published in 1969, *My 60 Memorable Games* is a classic in chess literature. It contains Bobby Fischer’s objective, honest, and self-critical annotations to games he had won, drawn, and even lost during the period from 1957 to 1967. The book provides valuable insights into Fischer’s thought process and strategic decisions, making it a must-read for chess enthusiasts. It includes nine draws and three losses, showcasing Fischer’s analytical depth and honesty in his commentary.
The Improving Chess Thinker
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The Amateur's Mind
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The World's Most Instructive Amateur Game Book
The World's Most Instructive Amateur Game Book
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A guide to chess improvement
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Everyone's Second Chess Book
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075 NM Dan Heisman is a world-renowned chess coach and author. He’s on the verge of publishing his thirteenth, and perhaps final, chess improvement book. In this episode, we take a retrospective of some of Dan’s best books and offer improvement advice relevant to each book.
It’s an honor to celebrate Dan’s amazing multi-decade career as a chess author and his third appearance on the podcast.
Some tips we discuss:
Surprising advice from Dan on the #1 principle that should guide your study plan.
How to avoid a common mistake club players make when choosing annotated game books.
Three key categories of what to study to improve your chess - and how much time to focus on each one.
Later this year (2024), Dan will publish a book based on his ongoing “Chess Tip of the Day” series that he’s posted daily for years on Twitter. Look for that soon!
In the meantime, here are links to all of Dan’s fantastic books, his YouTube channel, and his website.
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