For players rated between 800 and 1900 - 3rd printing (2018) fixes errata. - also available in Spanish - "live" e-book
Publisher: Russell Enterprises
A tactics puzzle book that includes extensive (and sometimes difficult) problems on Counting, plus special tactics such as defensive tactics, recognizing tactical possibilities, endgame mates, and much more.
Jim Phillips wrote: "I read your Back to Basics book on my Kindle. It's great."
"I'm studying your Back to Basics: Tactics book, and have just finished the part on Removal of the Guard. I must say you're a brilliant Chess instructor for lower rated players like myself. Absolutely brilliant." - Matts Wall, Sweden
"Dan, your book "Back to basics: tactics" is so good that it made me jump from 1000 ELO to 1500 ELO in 1 month." - Juicysnail (Chess.com) - Jun 2013
Tweet: "Leo@LeoTheJoker "I just finished the course Back to Basics:Tactics on @chessable & @danheisman did an amazing job explaining each concept. Bravo!" (Oct 2021)
Read a review at Chess.com
Several players have asked me to spread the word that the tactics in Chapter 1 are not as easy as they thought!
Suggested Rating Range: 800-1900
See also my articles on tactics and Counting (section #9 on that link)
Publisher: Russell Enterprises
A tactics puzzle book that includes extensive (and sometimes difficult) problems on Counting, plus special tactics such as defensive tactics, recognizing tactical possibilities, endgame mates, and much more.
Jim Phillips wrote: "I read your Back to Basics book on my Kindle. It's great."
"I'm studying your Back to Basics: Tactics book, and have just finished the part on Removal of the Guard. I must say you're a brilliant Chess instructor for lower rated players like myself. Absolutely brilliant." - Matts Wall, Sweden
"Dan, your book "Back to basics: tactics" is so good that it made me jump from 1000 ELO to 1500 ELO in 1 month." - Juicysnail (Chess.com) - Jun 2013
Tweet: "Leo@LeoTheJoker "I just finished the course Back to Basics:Tactics on @chessable & @danheisman did an amazing job explaining each concept. Bravo!" (Oct 2021)
Read a review at Chess.com
Several players have asked me to spread the word that the tactics in Chapter 1 are not as easy as they thought!
Suggested Rating Range: 800-1900
See also my articles on tactics and Counting (section #9 on that link)