John Herron - Author at TheChessWorld Blog
John Herron is a retired computer programmer & analyst who now works part-time teaching chess to children.
John has taught thousands of children to play chess with his 1-2-3 approach.
He finished tied for first place in the 1992 U.S. Open Chess Tournament, Class C. He also coached a two-time Scripps National Spelling Bee finalist. His interests include artificial intelligence, backgammon, chess, go, poker, scrabble, bicycling, sailing, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and wallyball.
John is also the author of numerous chess books including Total Chess and Totally Puzzled.
Chess Articles by John Herron
Total Chess: Delay Tactics
Total Chess: Defensive Tactics
Total Chess: Deflection Tactics
Total Chess: Decoy Tactics
Total Chess: What is Double Tactics?
Total Chess: Going to the Endgame
Total Chess: Rooks & Open Files
Total Chess: Discovered Tactics
Total Chess: Knights & Outpost Squares
Total Chess: Bishops & Weak Squares
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