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023 Adult improvers, ironically, have limited time to improve. Which is why it’s so helpful to know the answer to this question: “Of all the mistakes we make, which ones are the most important to fix?” That’s what today’s episode is about…Identifying the key mistakes made at the board by adult improvers (most of whom are club players) and finding solutions to them. To help, I’ve brought back for a second time National Master, Dan Heisman. He is the ultimate coach for adult improvers.Dan has written over a DOZEN chess books and has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos - all of which are gold.There are very few chess instructors who are as good as Dan Heisman. He gets to the heart of what club players need to improve, and articulates those problems and solutions so well.In fact, there’s so much on this topic to dig into with Dan, that I’m calling this episode Vol. 1, as there will likely be one or two more on the same subject down the road.In this episode, we discuss:How to tell if you’re playing “hope chess.”The sure way to avoid playing too fast.Why do club players overemphasize strategy over tactics?Is it "ok" to spend too much time on openings?--------Want to join my exclusive community for adult chess improvers?Chess Improver Monthly offers:Group coaching &amp; game review from titled players to help your chess.Submit guest questions &amp; private episode discussions for The Chess Experience Podcast.Live video chats w/ me &amp; fellow adult improvers to have fun &amp; stay motivated.Much more!Check out all the membership benefits here.--------- Resources Referenced In This EpisodeBook: A Guide to Chess Improvement - Dan HeismanBook: Logical Chess: Move by Move - Irving ChernevBook: Winning Chess Strategy for Kids - Jeff Coakley Video: How Much Strategy Needed to Play Reasonably - Dan HeismanMore Resources From Dan HeismanDan’s WebsiteDan’s YouTube ChannelDan Heisman TV on Chess.com---------&gt;&gt; Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com&lt;&lt; (PROMOTION)

023 Adult improvers, ironically, have limited time to improve. Which is why it’s so helpful to know the answer to this question: “Of all the mistakes we make, which ones are the most important to fix?” That’s what today’s episode is about…Identifying the key mistakes made at the board by adult improvers (most of whom are club players) and finding solutions to them. To help, I’ve brought back for a second time National Master, Dan Heisman. He is the ultimate coach for adult improvers.Dan has written over a DOZEN chess books and has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos - all of which are gold.There are very few chess instructors who are as good as Dan Heisman. He gets to the heart of what club players need to improve, and articulates those problems and solutions so well.In fact, there’s so much on this topic to dig into with Dan, that I’m calling this episode Vol. 1, as there will likely be one or two more on the same subject down the road.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>How to tell if you’re playing “hope chess.”</li><li>The sure way to avoid playing too fast.</li><li>Why do club players overemphasize strategy over tactics?</li><li>Is it "ok" to spend too much time on openings?</li></ul>-------- Want to join my <a href="https://bit.ly/3LBT7RR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">exclusive community for adult chess improvers?</a>Chess Improver Monthly offers:<ul><li>Group coaching &amp; game review from titled players to help your chess.</li><li>Submit guest questions &amp; private episode discussions for The Chess Experience Podcast.</li><li>Live video chats w/ me &amp; fellow adult improvers to have fun &amp; stay motivated.</li><li>Much more!</li></ul><a href="https://bit.ly/3LBT7RR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out all the membership benefits here.</a> --------- Resources Referenced In This Episode<ul><li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Chess-Improvement-Best-Novice-ebook/dp/B004Z99LUM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+guide+to+chess+improvement+by+dan+heisman&amp;qid=1646114416&amp;sprefix=a+guide+to+chess+improve%2Caps%2C447&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Guide to Chess Improvement - Dan Heisman</a></li><li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Logical-Chess-Every-Explained-Algebraic/dp/0713484640/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UGLG4MHL5D95&amp;keywords=logical+chess+move+by+move&amp;qid=1656399869&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=logical+chess+%2Cstripbooks%2C76&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Logical Chess: Move by Move - Irving Chernev</a></li><li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Chess-Strategy-Kids-Coakley/dp/1895525055/ref=sr_1_6?crid=P44VFV1KSZOU&amp;keywords=chess+strategy+for+kids&amp;qid=1656399828&amp;sprefix=chess+strategy+for+kids%2Caps%2C282&amp;sr=8-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winning Chess Strategy for Kids - Jeff Coakley</a> </li><li>Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgaFbmu9rlk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Much Strategy Needed to Play Reasonably - Dan Heisman</a></li></ul>More Resources From Dan Heisman<ul><li><a href="https://www.danheisman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/danheismanchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s YouTube Channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chess.com/article/view/q-a-with-coach-heisman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Heisman TV on Chess.com</a></li></ul>--------- <a href="https://www.chessable.com/the-dynamic-italian-game/course/42964/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; </a><a href="https://www.chess.com/l/ChessExperiencePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com&lt;&lt; (PROMOTION)</a>

Top Mistakes Made By Club Players (Vol. 1) With NM Dan Heisman

007 Are you studying chess like crazy but not improving? You may be missing a critical component to your potential chess improvement: A well-developed thought process.Sure, this topic may lack the allure of studying the Sicilian Dragon or becoming a tactical wizard who shreds your opponents in minutes.But as my guest, NM Dan Heisman, says, “Chess is a thinking game.”So, you must - at some point - focus on your thought process, or you’ll limit your development as a chess player. Dan is the ultimate coach for adult improvers and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on the show.He’s written over a dozen chess books, has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos, and is well-recognized in the chess world as one of the premier coaches for amateurs.Here, you’ll learn:The most common mistakes players under 1500 USCF make in their thought process - and how to fix them. 2 questions to almost always ask when it’s your move and you’re out of book.How do you choose among different candidate moves? --------Want to join my exclusive community for adult chess improvers?Chess Improver Monthly offers:Group coaching &amp; game review from titled players to help your chess.Submit guest questions &amp; private episode discussions for The Chess Experience Podcast.Live video chats w/ me &amp; fellow adult improvers to have fun &amp; stay motivated.Much more!Check out all the membership benefits here.---------Resources Referenced In This EpisodeBOOK: A Guide to Chess Improvement - Dan HeismanBOOK: The Improving Chess Thinker - Dan HeismanVIDEO: Thought Process Playlist - Dan HeismanVIDEO: Basic Material Playlist - Dan HeismanARTICLES: Dan Heisman’s Article Library on Chess.comMore Resources From Dan HeismanDan’s WebsiteDan’s YouTube ChannelDan Heisman TV on Chess.com---------&gt;&gt; Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com&lt;&lt; (PROMOTION)

007 Are you studying chess like crazy but not improving? You may be missing a critical component to your potential chess improvement: A well-developed thought process.Sure, this topic may lack the allure of studying the Sicilian Dragon or becoming a tactical wizard who shreds your opponents in minutes.But as my guest, NM Dan Heisman, says, “Chess is a thinking game.” So, you must - at some point - focus on your thought process, or you’ll limit your development as a chess player. Dan is the ultimate coach for adult improvers and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on the show.He’s written over a dozen chess books, has a popular YouTube channel with over 200 videos, and is well-recognized in the chess world as one of the premier coaches for amateurs.Here, you’ll learn:<ul><li>The most common mistakes players under 1500 USCF make in their thought process - and how to fix them. </li><li>2 questions to almost always ask when it’s your move and you’re out of book.</li><li>How do you choose among different candidate moves? </li></ul>-------- Want to join my <a href="https://bit.ly/3LBT7RR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">exclusive community for adult chess improvers?</a>Chess Improver Monthly offers:<ul><li>Group coaching &amp; game review from titled players to help your chess.</li><li>Submit guest questions &amp; private episode discussions for The Chess Experience Podcast.</li><li>Live video chats w/ me &amp; fellow adult improvers to have fun &amp; stay motivated.</li><li>Much more!</li></ul><a href="https://bit.ly/3LBT7RR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out all the membership benefits here.</a> ---------Resources Referenced In This Episode<ul><li>BOOK: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Chess-Improvement-Best-Novice-ebook/dp/B004Z99LUM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+guide+to+chess+improvement+by+dan+heisman&amp;qid=1646114416&amp;sprefix=a+guide+to+chess+improve%2Caps%2C447&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Guide to Chess Improvement - Dan Heisman</a></li><li>BOOK: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Improving-Chess-Thinker-Revised-Expanded-ebook/dp/B00LEXHNAW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+improving+chess+thinker&amp;qid=1646114443&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=the+improving+%2Cstripbooks%2C77&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Improving Chess Thinker - Dan Heisman</a></li><li>VIDEO: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Bh6StWvvs&amp;list=PLRWUHVsN-mIJNwc4cLdVmV4L1yk8vNMaM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thought Process Playlist - Dan Heisman</a></li><li>VIDEO: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nczhz16MVk&amp;list=PLRWUHVsN-mIIucdqIXin-VduImYawsiti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Material Playlist - Dan Heisman</a></li><li>ARTICLES: <a href="https://www.chess.com/blog/danheisman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Heisman’s Article Library on Chess.com</a></li></ul>More Resources From Dan Heisman<ul><li><a href="https://www.danheisman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/danheismanchess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan’s YouTube Channel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chess.com/article/view/q-a-with-coach-heisman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Heisman TV on Chess.com</a></li></ul>--------- <a href="https://www.chessable.com/the-dynamic-italian-game/course/42964/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; </a><a href="https://www.chess.com/l/ChessExperiencePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join my official FREE club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com&lt;&lt; (PROMOTION)</a>

The Importance of Your Thought Process in Chess – NM Dan Heisman

In Episode 195, I converse with National Master Dan Heisman, who is an award-winning chess author and  full-time chess instructor in Wynnewood PA. He is also a FIDE Candidate Master. We discuss teaching chess to 1000+ students globally, virtually, his tutelage of Howard Stern, transferable skills from chess to engineering, studying with International Master Donald Byrne, chess terminology, chess pedagogy insights, capturing sequences, common areas in each rating class, his lucky analog chess clock, his assortment of 12 chess improvement books, the future of chess and more.  

In Episode 195, I converse with <a href="https://www.danheisman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Master Dan Heisman</a>, who is an award-winning chess author and  full-time chess instructor in Wynnewood PA. He is also a <a href="https://www.fide.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FIDE</a> Candidate Master. We discuss teaching chess to 1000+ students globally, virtually, his tutelage of <a href="https://www.howardstern.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howard Stern</a>, transferable skills from chess to engineering, studying with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Byrne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Master Donald Byrne</a>, chess terminology, chess pedagogy insights, capturing sequences, common areas in each rating class, his lucky analog chess clock, his assortment of 12 chess improvement books, the future of chess and more.

Episode 195 with National Master Dan Heisman, Author and Instructor

This week the popular Chess Author, Presenter, and USCF Master,  Dan Heisman joins me. As someone who has been teaching adults (and kids) chess for decades, Dan has special insight into the way that amateurs should think about chess and also knows the ways that they actually do think about chess. It was a pleasure to pick Dan’s brain and to hear some of his stories! Please read on for many more details, relevant links, and timestamps. 0:00- Intro and we begin by discussing of why Dan recently decided to launch his instructive new Youtube Channel. Mentioned: Kurt Schneider (chess master and creator of College Musical) , GM Daniel King’s Youtube Channel, John Bartholomew’s Youtube Channel, Christof Sielecki’s Youtube Channel, Back to Basics Tactics, John Nunn’s Learn Chess Tactics, The Evaluation of Material Imbalances by GM Larry Kaufman 19:00- Dan talks about how he transitioned from working as an engineer to teaching chess full time in the 1990’s. Mentioned: Bobby Dudley, NM Daniel Benjamin, Arthur and Matthew Traldi, Everyone’s Second Chess Book by Dan Heisman 27:20- A Patreon supporter of the podcast asks for tips for how a 1700 rated player should approach teaching a 1300 rated player.Mentioned: Chess for Zebras by GM Jonathan Rowson, Thought and Choice in Chess by Adriaan DeGroot, FM Charles Hertan 44:40- Another Patreon supporter writes to ask whether it is important to use an actual chess board rather than screen when solving tactics. Mentioned: Grandmaster Preparation: Calculation by GM Jacob Aagard, 52:30- Another Patreon supporter asks a question relating to how much time to spend studying the opening versus other aspects of chess. Mentioned: WGM Jennifer Shahade, NM Mike Shahade, Ruy Lopez Riga Variation, GM Andy Soltis, Howard Stern, The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games by Dan Heisman 1:13- Chess books! Here is the link to Dan’s excellent recommended chess books page.Mentioned: John Bain’s Chess Tactics for Students, Logical Chess Move by Move, The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games, The Art of Logical Thinking by GM Neil McDonald, Tim Krabbe’s Chess Curiosities, The Joys of Chess by Christian Hesse , Pawn Power by Hans Kmoch, Alekhine’s My Best Games of Chess 1:22- Dan breaks down what you can find in some of his own books.Mentioned: Is Your Move Safe, The Improving Chess Thinker, The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games, Everyone’s Second Chess Book , A Guide to Chess Improvement: The Best of Novice Nook, GM James Tarjan 1:31- Dan tells stories from the time that he spent teaching chess to the famous radio host Howard Stern, and from his encounters with former World Champion GM Garry Kasparov 1:39- Goodbye and final plugs! Links: Dan’s Youtube Channel, Dan’s Website , Dan’s Twitter Chess Tip of the DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the popular Chess Author, Presenter, and USCF Master,  Dan Heisman joins me. As someone who has been teaching adults (and kids) chess for decades, Dan has special insight into the way that amateurs should think about chess and also knows the ways that they actually do think about chess. It was a pleasure to pick Dan’s brain and to hear some of his stories! Please read on for many more details, relevant links, and timestamps.  0:00- Intro and we begin by discussing of why Dan recently decided to launch his instructive new Youtube Channel.  Mentioned: Kurt Schneider (chess master and creator of College Musical) , GM Daniel King’s Youtube Channel, John Bartholomew’s Youtube Channel, Christof Sielecki’s Youtube Channel, Back to Basics Tactics, John Nunn’s Learn Chess Tactics, The Evaluation of Material Imbalances by GM Larry Kaufman  19:00- Dan talks about how he transitioned from working as an engineer to teaching chess full time in the 1990’s.  Mentioned: Bobby Dudley, NM Daniel Benjamin, Arthur and Matthew Traldi, Everyone’s Second Chess Book by Dan Heisman  27:20- A Patreon supporter of the podcast asks for tips for how a 1700 rated player should approach teaching a 1300 rated player. Mentioned: Chess for Zebras by GM Jonathan Rowson, Thought and Choice in Chess by Adriaan DeGroot, FM Charles Hertan  44:40- Another Patreon supporter writes to ask whether it is important to use an actual chess board rather than screen when solving tactics.  Mentioned: Grandmaster Preparation: Calculation by GM Jacob Aagard,  52:30- Another Patreon supporter asks a question relating to how much time to spend studying the opening versus other aspects of chess.  Mentioned: WGM Jennifer Shahade, NM Mike Shahade, Ruy Lopez Riga Variation, GM Andy Soltis, Howard Stern, The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games by Dan Heisman  1:13- Chess books! Here is the link to Dan’s excellent recommended chess books page. Mentioned: John Bain’s Chess Tactics for Students, Logical Chess Move by Move , The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games, The Art of Logical Thinking by GM Neil McDonald, Tim Krabbe’s Chess Curiosities, The Joys of Chess by Christian Hesse , Pawn Power by Hans Kmoch, Alekhine’s My Best Games of Chess  1:22- Dan breaks down what you can find in some of his own books. Mentioned: Is Your Move Safe, The Improving Chess Thinker, The World’s Most Instructive Amateur Games, Everyone’s Second Chess Book , A Guide to Chess Improvement: The Best of Novice Nook, GM James Tarjan  1:31- Dan tells stories from the time that he spent teaching chess to the famous radio host Howard Stern, and from his encounters with former World Champion GM Garry Kasparov  1:39- Goodbye and final plugs! Links: Dan’s Youtube Channel, Dan’s Website , Dan’s Twitter Chess Tip of the Day See <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>