♔ Checkmate the Status Quo: How a 500-Year-Old Game Is Supercharging Businesses
Ever wonder how a centuries-old game can supercharge modern leadership? About ten years ago, I made it my mission to find out. I stepped beyond just training elite chess players and sports professionals, focusing instead on guiding leaders, decision-makers, and big thinkers in the corporate world. Why? Because I’m convinced that Hungary’s businesses can gain […]
Moments like this remind me why I love what I do.
Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. 💙 I’m truly grateful that Ari looks forward to our weekly chess lessons, and that the joy of chess connects us from New York to Budapest. ♟️ Thank you Amanda & Ari for your warmth — and for the Brooklyn-made chocolate, too! 🍫
Bringing Chess Strategies to the Business World for a Premium Mastermind Group ♟️
Last week, I had the honor of conducting a training session for András Kobza’s Premium Mastermind group, diving into the fascinating similarities between chess and business. Through chess examples, we explored how chess strategies can be applied to leadership, decision-making, and overall business strategy. It was a truly insightful and engaging session. Thank you to […]
♟️ How Chess Can Transform Your Business Mindset
I’ve always been fascinated by how cultures around the world treat chess. In Hungary, many see it either as a childhood pastime or a competitive sport. Meanwhile, in some Eastern countries, people sit down to play as casually as we’d chat over coffee. There, chess isn’t just a game — it’s a way of thinking […]
Google & Chess and the Power of Strategic Thinking
I’ve spent five years leading chess-based strategic thinking workshops in Silicon Valley, including at Google. It’s fascinating how, during COVID, more people worldwide picked up chess than ever before — a clear sign that we’re all seeking fresh ways to develop our minds. I still remember a moment after giving an online talk in a […]
What is the Correct Strategy when we are in a Worse Position?
This morning, another refreshing online workshop with the team at Google USA (actually, the global Google team) on the topic “What is the Correct Strategy when we are in a Worse Position?” Thank you for the invitation! Always a pleasure to share insights on how chess strategies can be applied to real-world decision-making. ♟️✨
Quantum Leap in Chess: The Intersection of Strategy, Technology, and Human Creativity?
♞ When I studied my very first endgame as a kid, I fell in love with the deep patterns hidden in those seemingly minimal positions. That fascination only grew as I realized how the endgame can sharpen your strategic thinking in chess – and in life. Years later, I’m still awed by how technology continues […]
How Chess Is Helping Veterans Overcome PTSD and Build Resilience
When U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Patrick Barrington was handed a chessboard in 2013, he had no idea it would change his life. At the time, he was battling severe PTSD and paranoia, searching for a way to quiet his mind. What started as a simple distraction quickly became his most powerful therapy tool – helping […]
“Does It Look Like I Care?” Freestyle Chess vs. Classical Chess – A Guide for Everyone
James Bond’s famous line “Does it look like I give a damn?” in Casino Royale (2006) shows his rebellious attitude. This same spirit is now shaking up the chess world. Freestyle Chess (once called Fischer Random) is challenging traditional chess, led by groups like FIDE. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen calls Freestyle Chess the future, but many believe classical […]
The Best Move We Can Make for Our Children’s Future
♟️ I remember a quiet 8-year-old chess student, who used to struggle with math in school. After a few months of our chess sessions, she excitedly told me about getting the top grade on her latest math test. Her eyes lit up with the confidence that comes from overcoming a great challenge. Moments like that […]
