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.
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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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