Three Moves Ahead

Three Moves Ahead shows how classic chess strategies address the #1 problem of Information Age executives: how to move quickly in the face of incalculable complexities and unexpected change. This witty and novel guide, written for non-players, is packed with scores of real-world examples showing how top CEOs use Grandmaster techniques to win on Wall Street. Readers will see how a "e;strong square"e; strategy drove Adobe's rise from niche player to industry giant, as well as Western Union's success through a hundred years of technology changes. They'll learn how AOL has played a crucial "e;exchange sacrifice"e; to revive its fortunes, and how Google is taking turf from Microsoft with a "e;minority attack."e; Most importantly these days, they'll find out "e;what to do when you don't know what to do,"e; and avoid the fate of companies like Polaroid, Gateway, and our dearly departed Ma Bell."e;A fun ride from Apprentice to Business Grandmaster. Grab it!"e;Donald TrumpBob Rice (Short Hills, NJ) was a long-time partner at Wall Street's prestigious Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, and McCloy. He left to start a software venture that was purchased by Viewpoint, a NASDAQ company of which he later became CEO. He is currently a Managing Partner of Tangent Capital, which structures financial products for hedge funds, and a member of the "e;New York Angels"e; venture finance group. Along the way, Bob served as Commissioner of the Professional Chess Association, founded the Wall Street Chess Club, ran numerous international chess events and produced a successful "e;Speedchess"e; series for ESPN.