The Importance of Your Thought Process in Chess – 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? 

Resources Referenced In This Episode

• BOOK: A Guide to Chess Improvement - Dan Heisman
• BOOK: The Improving Chess Thinker - Dan Heisman
• VIDEO: Thought Process Playlist - Dan Heisman
• VIDEO: Basic Material Playlist - Dan Heisman
• ARTICLES: Dan Heisman’s Article Library on Chess.com

More Resources From Dan Heisman

• Dan’s Website
• Dan’s YouTube Channel
• Dan Heisman TV on Chess.com

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