Dan Heisman is an American National Master who has worked as a full-time chess instructor and author since 1996. He is known for his 'Novice Nook' column and instructional books such as 'The Improving Chess Thinker' and 'Elements of Positional Evaluation'.
NM Heisman provides a firm foundation for those who are interested in learning how to answer 1.e4 with the French Defense 1…e6. Defenses to all of the popular lines for White are addressed.