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Thinking Sideways

by Jennifer Shahade

Thinking Sideways
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On sale

12th February 2026

Price: £22

Genre

Chess / Prose: Non-fiction / Psychology / Self-help & Personal Development

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Selected: Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781399701327

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Reviews

Ken Rogoff, former IMF chief economist, chess Grandmaster, and author of OUR DOLLAR, YOUR PROBLEM
A masterclass in how to use strategic thinking for critical decision-making and to unlock creative potential. Deeply researched and wonderfully written, full of fascinating insights.
Greg Karber, author of The Murdle series
Thinking Sideways is a must-read book that will teach you how to think and help you succeed at life.
Maria Konnikova, author of THE BIGGEST BLUFF and THE CONFIDENCE GAME
Jennifer Shahade is a brilliant, insightful thinker who never fails to entertain and engage. I'm always amazed by the novel approach she's able to bring to any intellectual challenge and discussion.
Alex O’Brien, author of THE TRUTH DETECTIVE and vice-chair of the Association of British Science Writers
Relatable and highly engaging. Jennifer is a great storyteller with an effortless ability to weave in science, facts and insights. You don't need to know anything about chess to love this book
Carissa Yip, US Women’s Chess Champion and International Master
These are lessons not just for chess players, but for all of us. Jen shows how sideways thinking opens up the world.
Bruce Pandolfini, US Chess Hall of Famer, author, and consultant for the Queen’s Gambit
Thinking Sideways is brilliant and persuasive: a book I've always wanted to write but Jennifer has done it perfectly. A tour de force/masterpiece.