Gary Kasparov, the most successful chess player of all time shares his insights into the notion that life is akin to chess – it's a game of strategy. Chess is the ultimate game of strategy, an intellectual battle. It involves taking the best advantage of one's moments of power, analysing one's current position and applying different plans of attack to different situations. In this remarkable book, Kasparov illustrates: • how to think steps ahead of the competition • when to be bold and assert power and when to hold back • how to turn an opponent's strengths into weaknesses and your weaknesses into strengths • how to develop techniques of emotional fitness to contend with pressure With this inspiring read, peek inside a brilliant mind to see exactly what chess and life have in common.