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Chess, a game of strategy, just like business by Epsilica Consulting “Follow the tactics of chess and reap the rewards”

Business strategy is as difficult as chess

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Page 1: Business strategy is as difficult as chess

Chess, a game of strategy, just like business

byEpsilica Consulting

“Follow the tactics of chess and reap the rewards”

Page 2: Business strategy is as difficult as chess

The first mover gains immediate advantage

Chess: White always moves firstBusiness: First to market gains momentum

through market share

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The weakest are destroyed first

Chess: Pawns are small, move slowly and easier to remove

Business: Small companies with no protection fall quickly

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Higher prominence gives more power

Chess: Control of the centre of the board gives tactical advantage

Business: Control of a market makes it difficult for opponents to penetrate

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The best players think ahead

Chess: Experience allows you work out your opponents moves and your counter moves

Business: Strategic planning is all about what if’s, good ones plan for all eventualities

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Opponents who have more experience tend to win

Chess: Chess is not about luck, novices make more mistakes

Business: It is harder for small businesses to compete

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Experience is powerful

Chess: Experienced players learn how to avoid common mistakes (checkmate in 4 moves is a lesson never forgot)

Business: Learning from experience makes the company stronger

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Gaining ground is followed by consolidation

Chess: Players who gain an advantage normally win if the advantage is protected

Business: Retaining competitor advantage makes the opposition more vulnerable

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Some moves are just not logical (or are they) ?

Chess: Players sometimes sacrifice high value pieces for added advantage later

Business: The competition occasionally does something outlandish

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Mistakes can cost you the game

Chess: A misjudged move can lead to checkmate

Business: An ill-judged decision can kill your business

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Never play for a 50% share

Chess: Playing for a draw is a fallback position

Business: It’s a ruthless world there are always winners

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The small ones occasionally win through

Chess: Pawns, the least powerful pieces on the board can become the most powerful with persistence

Business: Small companies occasionally gain the upper hand with perseverance (or luck)

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One little challenge

Chess: Mate in 2

Business: Don’t cheat

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