{"product_id":"move-by-move-life-lessons-on-and-off-the-chessboard-9781797223650","title":"Move by Move: Life Lessons on and Off the Chessboard","description":"\u003cb\u003eA little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first African American Chess Grandmaster.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMove by Move\u003c\/i\u003e, Ashley guides readers through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal examples from his rise from an immigrant kid playing matches in Brooklyn parks to the most rarified levels of competition, as well as insights and anecdotes from fellow notable chess players. In short chapters with practical takeaways, this book reaches from the fundamental to the counterintuitive on subjects ranging from self-knowledge to strategic thinking to the importance of failure. This little book of wisdom is the perfect gift for graduates, chess enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how lessons from the most famous and long-lasting game of strategy can help you reach your personal and professional goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNOT JUST FOR CHESS PLAYERS: Chess is timeless. This book is perfect for anyone who plays chess, is chess-aspirational, or just has positive associations with the game. For the reader seeking a motivational book with actionable takeaways, Maurice Ashley offers the perfect authoritative yet accessible volume. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AUTHORITATIVE, EXPERT AUTHOR:  Maurice Ashley made history as the first African American Grandmaster in the annals of the game and translates his love of chess to others as a three-time national championship coach, ESPN commentator, \u003ci\u003eNBC National Chess Championships \u003c\/i\u003ecommentator\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e GIFTABLE PACKAGE:   This small, jacketed hardcover is elegant and classic, like the game itself. An outstanding gift book for graduation, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, and more, \u003ci\u003e Move by Move\u003c\/i\u003e also makes a great add-on gift to a chess set or a standalone present for beginner chess players and experts alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of self-help, personal growth, and popular business books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone seeking guidance on applying strategic thinking to their daily lives \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chess players and fans of the game \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e People who loved \u003ci\u003eThe Queen's Gambit\u003c\/i\u003e and want to learn more about chess \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift for grads and anyone else who may enjoy or benefit from inspirational books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maurice Ashley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Prism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.35h x 5.67w x 0.87d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797223650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaurice Ashley \u003c\/b\u003eis a Chess Grandmaster, an ESPN commentator, a three-time national championship coach, and an author. In 1999 he earned the title of Chess Grandmaster, making him the first African American Grandmaster in the game's history, and in 2016 he was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame. He lives in Florida.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Prism","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43759332294771,"sku":"9.7818E+12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_01ea4de6-78aa-4179-8ac2-6e4b475ba36c.jpg?v=1756811324","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/move-by-move-life-lessons-on-and-off-the-chessboard-9781797223650","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}