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On 19 June 2026 at 17:00, the Librairie Ernster at Cloche d’Or (25, Boulevard F. W. Raiffeisen, Luxembourg-Gasperich) will host a book signing for Yvan Zizic’s new work Le Grand Abandon, part of the Les managers lucides collection. The event is free and open to all.

Gambit Bonnevoie is proud to lend its operational support to this occasion — and the pairing is anything but coincidental.

A board of 64 squares as a management mirror

As part of the event, Gambit Bonnevoie will provide chessboards to facilitate a simultaneous exhibition by International Master Damir Levačić. The format — one master facing multiple opponents at once, moving deliberately from board to board — is itself a powerful image: strategic clarity under pressure, the ability to hold complexity without losing sight of the individual, and the discipline to make decisions that are both principled and human.

Chess, at its core, is a game of consequences. Every move reshapes the landscape; there is no algorithm that plays itself. It demands anticipation, adaptability, and the willingness to engage directly with another mind. In that sense, it resonates deeply with the message at the heart of Zizic’s book.

The Grand Abandon — and why it matters now

Le Grand Abandon addresses what Zizic identifies as a creeping management crisis: the erosion of legitimate authority, the dilution of decisions, the drift of teams that feel increasingly rudderless. It is a practitioner’s book — direct in its diagnosis, concrete in its remedies — arguing that what organisations need most right now is not more data pipelines or process layers, but a return to simple, human, effective benchmarks at the core of management.

Gambit Bonnevoie endorses that message wholeheartedly. In an era where statistical models and mechanised workflows increasingly mediate workplace relationships, the club believes that some of the most important decisions — whether on a chessboard or in a leadership role — still require a human hand, a present mind, and the willingness to look across the table at another person.

Why Gambit?

Gambit Bonnevoie has long understood that chess is more than a sport. It is a school of thought: it teaches patience, consequence-awareness, and the courage to commit to a plan while remaining open to revision. These are precisely the qualities Zizic champions in his vision of grounded, humanised leadership.

By bringing chessboards to this event, the club does not merely offer a prop or an entertainment interlude. It offers a living demonstration of what strategic thinking with a human touch actually looks like — move by move, face to face.

The event is free. We hope to see you there.

CE Gambit Bonnevoie is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership agreement with the prestigious Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy!

No matter where you live, as a member or affiliated member of Gambit Bonnevoie, you can access the Premium Package — normally priced at €450 — at a special discounted rate, with the membership fee already included. The package also includes three months of chess.com diamond membership.

At Gambit, we empower our members and supporters by fostering the development of their skills. Affiliated membership is open to individual chess enthusiasts and players from any chess club in Luxembourg and around the world. Importantly, you can still remain a member of your club and represent it in official competitions – affiliated membership only means that you support Gambit, without any additional commitment towards our club. Still, we are more than happy to have you among our supporters.

NB! Special conditions apply only if you subscribe using the link below!

SUBSCRIBE (and then listen to a good GMBJT chess song 🙂 )

KCFAcademy training activities run from January 2026 to June 2026, and they are designed for everyone, covering all levels from beginners to titled players. Registering through Gambit Bonnevoie gives you also discounts for the participation at the Friendship Festival in Radenci, Slovenia from 25 June 2026 to 30 June 2026, 5000 EUR first prize! 

Train with renowned trainers and world-class super grandmasters such as Anish Giri, Levon Aronian, Peter Svidler, and the legendary Garry Kasparov.  At the end of the online programme in June 2026, you will get an attendance certificate signed by Garry Kasparov himself.

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