Jennifer Shahade

Jennifer Shahade

1 book

About the Author

Jennifer Shahade is a celebrated chess player, author, and advocate whose work explores strategy, creativity, resilience, and the ways chess can illuminate everyday life. Drawing on her experience in competitive chess and her commitment to expanding the game’s reach, she brings an energetic, thoughtful perspective to readers and players alike. Her book Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life translates chess principles into practical ideas for decision-making, growth, and confidence. Shahade’s writing invites audiences to think boldly, play imaginatively, and approach challenges with curiosity.

Writing style
insightful energetic accessible

Books by Jennifer Shahade