“White does not count correctly and plays 1.Qxf7+?? Black, of course, should take the queen with 1...Kxf7, but young beginners often automatically “move their king out of check” instead of looking at the other possibilities of capturing the checking piece… — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
When you trade, the key concern is not always the value of the pieces being exchanged, but what's left on the board. — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
Don't worry about your rating, work on your playing strength and your rating will follow. — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
Don't be afraid of losing, be afraid of playing a game and not learning something. — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
If you are interested in improving, think of a draw offer as an offer to remain ignorant of what you would have learned in… — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
“White does not count correctly and plays 1.Qxf7+?? Black, of course, should take the queen with 1...Kxf7, but young beginners often automatically “move their… — Dan Heisman Copy Share Image
