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Working backward to solve problems - Maurice Ashley

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Imagine 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.

After just the first three moves in a chess game, there are how many ways you could continue to play?

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