{"id":28858,"date":"2022-04-12T22:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T19:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/?p=28858"},"modified":"2023-07-12T23:46:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T20:46:52","slug":"winning-chess-strategies-you-should-use-in-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/winning-chess-strategies-you-should-use-in-business\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Winning Chess Strategies You Should Use in Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28858\" class=\"elementor elementor-28858\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d98febc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d98febc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38566ac5\" data-id=\"38566ac5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52691588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52691588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 24-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>10 Winning <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">My renewed love story with chess begins with our recent launch of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/amphy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amphy.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a learning marketplace for live classes. Amphy connects students and teachers from all around the world. And among the 100+ categories available such as fitness, music, art, cooking, and business, one of our most popular categories, believe it or not, is\u2026 chess.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26dc385 elementor-toc--minimized-on-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"26dc385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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.elementor-toc__list-item-text.elementor-item-active{color:var(--item-text-active-color);-webkit-text-decoration:var(--item-text-active-decoration);text-decoration:var(--item-text-active-decoration)}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper{counter-reset:item}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper .elementor-toc__list-item{counter-increment:item}ol.elementor-toc__list-wrapper .elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper:before{content:counters(item,\".\") \". \"}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__26dc385\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__26dc385\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__26dc385\" class=\"elementor-toc__body elementor-toc__list-items--collapsible\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ef418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45ef418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When I was a kid, I used to play <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ed2cx4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chess<\/a> a little but never professionally. So, when we launched Amphy, I thought it was an excellent opportunity to start practicing and learning chess more seriously with a teacher\u2019s guidance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Soon enough, the world of chess drew me in. I\u2019ve been practicing the game twice a week for more than twelve months now, and I\u2019m not afraid to say that I\u2019m a chess addict.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The thing is, once you start playing, you quickly realize how deep this game goes. Every game has endless possibilities, so each looks utterly different from the next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But probably the most exciting thing I noticed was the resemblance between chess and business. So, I started taking insights from the chess world and implementing them in my everyday business life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The more I learn about chess, the more sure I am that every manager and leader can learn a lot from this game. So, after reading my article, I hope that not only will you start playing and enjoying chess as I do, but also my insights will help you become a better leader.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-65169792 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65169792\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-539af2c5\" data-id=\"539af2c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-439cf04b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"439cf04b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 24-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Group-10466.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-28055\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2867c87a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2867c87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 24-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should every leader practice chess? Well, surprisingly chess and business strategies are linked. Keep reading to find out how. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e9c540e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e9c540e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fdc67b6\" data-id=\"6fdc67b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f531412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f531412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6691 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e6691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Learning Is Growing<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">John F. Kennedy once said: \u201cLeadership and learning are indispensable to each other.\u201d Thus a good manager should constantly learn. Every time you learn something new, you are developing yourself as a person and as a leader. After a certain age, it gets harder to adopt new thinking patterns. So by playing chess, you have the opportunity to conceive a new method of thought.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fact that you managed to sit down, concentrate, and bring yourself to learn something new, is already significant to your personal, managerial, and leadership skills development. So now, assuming you are already motivated to learn, why not start with learning chess, the game of kings?<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29a7312 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29a7312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><span id=\"elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1\" class=\"elementor-menu-anchor \"><\/span><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. No Piece Can Win by Itself<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the most beautiful things about chess is the collaboration of the different pieces on the board. Even the most powerful chess piece on the board, the queen, is virtually incapable of checkmating by herself. You would probably need at least three pieces to create an effective attack.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similarly, you stand very little chance of succeeding in the business world without enough resources and teamwork. A good manager will struggle to progress without a capable team behind him. Your people are critical to your success as a manager; never forget that.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae6f8cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae6f8cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-768x512.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-30186\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/jani-kaasinen-7VGzV09YnvA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116c093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"116c093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6691 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e6691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d30bb MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3d30bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many inpatient chess players, including myself, tend to think solely about the offense. However, if you fail to plan your attack in chess properly, you are setting yourself up for an inevitable failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A good attack must start with proper planning. This includes developing enough pieces into the centerboard. It would be best to have a solid defense such as castling and collecting at least three pieces that will lead the attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Without a strong defense, your chances of succeeding are slim. The better you prepare, the more effective your attack will be.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You probably guessed by now that all these preparations require a lot of patience and restraint, and they are essential for you to become a good player.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The resemblance to the business world here is clear as day \u2013 as a manager, you must plan your work and work your plan. You need to plan, prepare and organize your team before starting a new assignment or project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b8674 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19b8674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><span id=\"elementor-toc__heading-anchor-3\" class=\"elementor-menu-anchor \"><\/span><h2>4. Avoid Tunnel Vision\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beginner players tend to only look at their own moves in chess without considering their opponent\u2019s moves. It\u2019s a bad habit that I work hard on trying to break every game.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Equally, in the business world, companies and managers tend to focus solely on their internal business strategy without giving enough attention to the outside world. Therefore, overlooking competition and the changing market conditions is detrimental to your business strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take an example from my chess games; some of my best chess wins happened when I broke free from my tunnel vision and changed my strategy to a fresh one. This out-of-the-box way of thinking made me win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142259f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"142259f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251-1024x796.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30185\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251-1024x796.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251-300x233.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251-768x597.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251-1536x1194.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adcore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/zachary-keimig-JhU0w96iKoY-unsplash-scaled-e1653938940251.jpeg 1696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4728ba6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4728ba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6691 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e6691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369c0b5 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369c0b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Position, Position, Position<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each piece on the chessboard has a different strength, and you calculate its value accordingly. For example, a pawn is worth 1 point while the queen is worth 9 points. But even the strongest piece will be worth nothing if it\u2019s placed in the wrong position or is blocked.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is crucial to develop your pieces on the board and provide them with maximum freedom to move while controlling strategic areas of the board to realize their full potential.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, a simple pawn can become a queen if it crosses the entire board and gets to the opponent\u2019s side. If that doesn\u2019t highlight the importance of positioning, I don\u2019t know what does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Positioning is equally important when we take it to the business world.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even your most talented team member will deliver poor results when placed in a position that is not suitable for their skills. Therefore, placing employees in appropriate positions is as critical to their personal success as it is to the longevity of the entire organization.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a manager, one of your missions is to detect your employee\u2019s talent and make sure that their potential is maximized. A skilled worker assigned to a poor-fit position is a big waste of resources. Conversely, a less skilled employee placed in a position where they can flourish will extensively utilize resources.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e553aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e553aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6691 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e6691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369c0b5 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369c0b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>6. The Importance of Tempo<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398b167 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"398b167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In chess, a tempo (\u201ctime\u201d in Italian) is a \u201cturn\u201d or a single move. When a player achieves their desired result in one less move, the player is said to \u201cgain a tempo.\u201d On the other hand, when a player takes one additional move than necessary, the player is said to \u201close a tempo.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Therefore, a move that gains a tempo is often called \u201ca move with tempo.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When reflecting on the business world, first, you should avoid aimless decisions or actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sporadic, poorly planned actions will only result in more work, taking you away from your business goals. It would be best if you acted in such a way that would correlate with the bigger picture, always aiming for as few actions as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By adopting tempo-like thinking, you will quickly gain an advantage over your competitors, having them have to chase you and not vice versa.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a64e14c MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a64e14c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>7. When Opportunity Knocks<\/h2><p>Imagine this: you executed a great chess opening, your pieces are well developed, and your attack moves are planned. But then your opponent makes a stupid mistake. Wouldn\u2019t you take their piece? The correct answer is that it depends.<\/p><p>Sometimes an opportunity will fall into your lap, and you will need to decide whether to take it or not. Although you can quickly win a piece, it might be a setback to your secured checkmate a couple of moves ahead.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, an unexpected opportunity can also be a double-edged sword.<\/p><p>In real life, you should first\u00a0be aware\u00a0of the opportunities that will emerge and be ready to take them with both hands.\u00a0<\/p><p>Yet, be careful that this short-term opportunity does not disrupt your broader plan. If so, step away and keep moving towards your next planned move.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb61b54 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb61b54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. There Is Always More Than One Option<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With an estimated 1043 to 1047 possible move variations in chess, it\u2019s one of the most unique and complex games out there. Just like snowflakes, it\u2019s rare to witness two exact games. There\u2019s even a whole <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Encyclopaedia_of_Chess_Openings#:~:text=The%20Encyclopaedia%20of%20Chess%20Openings,currently%20undergoing%20its%20fifth%20edition.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">encyclopedia<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0written only for the numerous openings in chess.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meaning that even if you are an experienced player and you know all openings by heart, you most definitely won\u2019t be able to predict all variants. Chess is a game of options, so your main goal is to find the best response out of all the possibilities.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The business world is very similar; you always have more options than you initially thought. Hence, you need to adopt a broad perspective and choose the best possible option. This attitude will allow you to develop a more comprehensive range of solutions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e47a4ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e47a4ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3ohc172JJbbmUfVxhS\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowFullScreen><\/iframe><p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/ifc-3ohc172JJbbmUfVxhS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-263d08b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"263d08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e6691 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50e6691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709eae3 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"709eae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9. Competitiveness and the Desire to Win<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Like in every competitive game, the bottom line is winning. If you want to improve, you need to play with stronger players than yourself, meaning that you are also going to lose, and that\u2019s part of your progress.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In chess, such as in business, a sharpened sense of competitiveness should be integral to your personality. But on the other hand, you need to learn how to deal with failures because they are also an essential part of moving forward.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, after losing a game, you need to analyze it retrospectively and see where you went wrong and which moves caused you to lose to your opponent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By learning from your own mistakes, you ensure that you will be smarter when encountering a similar situation next time. The same logic, by the way, applies to post wins analysis.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3caf3 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d3caf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10. Practice Makes Perfect<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a vast theory behind chess. But even if you delicately study all the different chess openings, mid-game, and end-game strategies and tactics, you won\u2019t become a good player until you practice multiple games with multiple players.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similarly, to become a good manager takes much more than an MBA or equivalent business degree. You must accumulate extensive field experience, and the more you do, the more skillful and better a manager you will become. So don\u2019t be afraid to get your hands dirty<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79dcf42 MicroFont elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79dcf42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To Sum It Up<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I hope that I\u2019ve managed to convince you why every manager and leader should practice chess by now. So, how do you begin?<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Create a chess account \u2013 I recommend opening an account on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chess.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chess.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lichess<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It\u2019s free and offers you a wide range of game options. You can play against the computer or different people globally. You can do 30-min or 10-min games and start practicing. You also have a decent resources library to learn the basics or can pay for more advanced tutorials.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Buy a board \u2013 there\u2019s a big difference between playing online and on a physical board. You can also involve your family and turn it into a bonding activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Advance your game \u2013 start learning. You can use<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=learn+chess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0tutorials or find a personal online chess coach as I did on\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amphy.com\/classes\/chess\/chess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Amphy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lastly, I would like to note that chess is an addictive game! 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