Mastering Strategy: How Chess-Inspired Thinking Drives Success in Business
♟️ Whenever I coach young talents, I remind them: focusing solely on the next move can be dangerous – true mastery comes from anticipating several moves ahead! This mindset resonates with Apple’s ecosystem strategy, where each product and service supports the others like well-coordinated chess pieces. Think about their shift from a pure device seller […]
Leela Chess Zero’s Self-Taught Mastery: Lessons for Education, AI, and the Future of Strategy
Sometimes, a single pawn push can change everything – just like one breakthrough can redefine an entire field. As a grandmaster, I’ve often marvelled at how a simple move like e4 can open vast possibilities on the board. Yet these days, the real marvel might not come from a grandmaster’s creativity but from a machine’s […]
Study Shows Chess May Delay Cognitive Decline – Here’s Why It Matters
In my early days as a young chess competitor, I once faced an elderly gentleman who played moves so quietly brilliant that I nearly missed their power. It wasn’t just the knight forks or the back-rank threats that impressed me. It was his confidence, clarity, and unwavering focus that told me, “Age is just a […]
Chess Integrated into STEM Education: Spain’s ‘Ajedrez en la Escuela’ Program
In the final moments of a tightly contested chess match, the board often feels like an infinite puzzle. The ticking of the clock, the sweat beading on your forehead, and the thrill of finding that perfect move – it’s a symphony of logic and creativity. Chess players live for these moments. But have you ever […]
Chess-Inspired Strategies: How Temu Navigates the E-Commerce Battlefield
In the intricate game of chess, each move is a calculated step toward victory, requiring foresight, adaptability, and strategic planning. Similarly, in the business arena, companies like Temu have employed strategies that mirror chess tactics to secure their position in the competitive e-commerce landscape. Opening Strategy: Establishing a Strong Market Presence In chess, the opening […]
Playing Ambitious Chess: Lessons from the Board to the Boardroom
By Grandmaster and Chess & Business Strategy Coach In the world of competitive chess, there are various styles of play, but one of the most rewarding is “ambitious chess.” This approach emphasizes taking calculated risks, aiming for complex positions, and being open to both wins and losses. It’s about challenging yourself, learning from each game, […]
Top Blogger
🌟 Thanks, Universe! 🌟 When the year kicked off, I set out to write more about how chess and business strategy overlap. Now, I’m pumped to tell you that Chess.com (more than 110 million users) named me a Top Blogger. This fires me up to keep showing how chess thinking can lead to smarter choices […]
Tata Steel Chess 2025: Indian Prodigies Shine Bright
The Tata Steel Chess tournament has long stood as a beacon of excellence in the chess world, and the upcoming 2025 edition promises to be no exception. A recent ChessBase article highlights not only the enduring legacy of this historic event but also the brilliant performances of India’s young chess prodigies who are rapidly rewriting […]
♟️ Chess is the Mirror of Life – Interview with AC News! ♟️
A huge thank you to the AC News team for this great interview! It was a pleasure to talk about the parallels between chess and life, as well as my future plans. Read the full article in Hungarian here Thank you to everyone who follows my journey!
♟️ Chess and Business Strategy at GoodID
New Year, New First Corporate Session! Last week, I had the pleasure of kicking off 2025 with a business strategy presentation for the amazing team at GoodID. We explored the fascinating parallels between chess and business, supported by personal stories and practical examples demonstrated on the chessboard. The entire morning was filled with a warm, […]
