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FM Carsten Hansen
FIDE Master, prolific chess author and book reviewer known for writing and editing dozens of chess books, contributing columns to Chess Life and American Chess Magazine, and producing instructional and historical chess material.
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Jan 20, 2026
• 55min
EP 468- FM Carsten Hansen on Tactics Plateaus & The Best Recent Chess Books
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FIDE Master Carsten Hansen, a prolific chess author and book reviewer, delves into tactics training and chess improvement. He addresses the common challenge of plateauing in tactical skills and provides insights on effective training strategies. Carsten also shares his top recent chess book recommendations, including intriguing biographies and improvement guides. Additionally, he discusses his collaboration on 'Chess Openings for Dummies', revealing his extensive writing process and upcoming projects, making for an enlightening conversation for chess enthusiasts.
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