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.
Have you ever played chess? If so, did you find that you had to employ problem solving skills? If not, tell about another situation (a game or a homework assignment, for example) where you had to use your problem solving skills to succeed.
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