Three Moves Ahead: What Chess Can Teach You About Business

People are Talking About Three Moves Ahead
"Three moves ahead? I′d say four, at least. An utterly fresh guide to winning in today′s business environment."
—Jim Spanfeller, CEO, Forbes.com
"Every executive struggles with the pressure to think fast and think ahead. Bob′s fascinating book shows how to apply chess principles to do just that. It′s impossible to make the right move every time, but these strategies will help you succeed in the face of the unpredictable."
—Bruce Chizen, former CEO, Adobe Systems Incorporated
"This amazing book is the first time anyone has clearly translated Grandmaster ideas to real–world situations. The business examples are so good that I′m using them to teach chess!"
—Maurice Ashley, International Chess Grandmaster
"Rarely does one find a book where every page is filled with both brilliant insight and witty writing. Mandatory reading for every startup."
—David S. Rose, founder, New York Angels
"I don′t play chess but it sure improved my ′game′ at the office! The clever, clear examples show how to use dozens of classic strategies in everyday situations. This book can put any executive ′three moves ahead′!"
—Sarah Fay, CEO, Carat USA

Spis treści:
Preface.
1 The Wall Street Chess Club.
2 Three Moves Ahead?
3 First Mover.
4 On the Clock.
5 Bad Bishops.
6 Lucky or Good?
7 Strong Squares.
8 Sac the Exchange!
9 Classic Tactics.
10 Decisions, Decisions.
A Postgame Recap.
Notes.
About the Author.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:

Bob Rice was a longtime partner at Wall Street′s prestigious Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, and McCloy. He left to start a software venture that was purchased by Viewpoint, a NASDAQ company of which he later became CEO. He is currently a managing pa rtner of Tangent Capital, which structures financial products for hedge funds, and a member of the New York Angels venture finance group. Rice served as Commissioner of the Professional Chess Association, founded the Wall Street Chess Club, ran numerous international chess events, and produced a successful "Speedchess" series for ESPN.

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People are Talking About Three Moves Ahead
"Three moves ahead? I′d say four, at least. An utterly fresh guide to winning in today′s business environment."
—Jim Spanfeller, CEO, Forbes.com
"Every executive struggles with the pressure to think fast and think ahead. Bob′s fascinating book shows how to apply chess principles to do just that. It′s impossible to make the right move every time, but these strategies will help you succeed in the face of the unpredictable."
—Bruce Chizen, former CEO, Adobe Systems Incorporated
"This amazing book is the first time anyone has clearly translated Grandmaster ideas to real–world situations. The business examples are so good that I′m using them to teach chess!"
—Maurice Ashley, International Chess Grandmaster
"Rarely does one find a book where every page is filled with both brilliant insight and witty writing. Mandatory reading for every startup."
—David S. Rose, founder, New York Angels
"I don′t play chess but it sure improved my ′game′ at the office! The clever, clear examples show how to use dozens of classic strategies in everyday situations. This book can put any executive ′three moves ahead′!"
—Sarah Fay, CEO, Carat USA