KIMDEM · Books & Writing
Books & Writing.
The Written Move.
The books and long-form writing — chess, memoir, and the essays that sit alongside them.
Books
The Human MoveA chess book on pressure, engines, and decision-making in the age of chess AI. Available now.The Grandmaster I Never BecameThe memoir — the goal, the pursuit, and what remained when the dream changed shape. Coming August 2026.
Essay Series
Lessons from the BoardChess turned into public notes on engines, analysis, and the human move.The Field NotesEssays on food systems, ultra-processed food, and the decoders that read every can.