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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 8 MIN

Working backward to address challenges - Maurice Ashley

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/working-backward-to-solve-problems-maurice-ashleyImagine where you want to be someday. Now, how did you get there? Retrograde analysis is a style of problem solving where you work backwards from the endgame you want. It can help you win at chess -- or solve a problem in real life. At TEDYouth 2012, chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley delves into his favorite strategy.Talk by Maurice Ashley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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