KIMDEM Moves · Writing

Writings & Essays

The written work across the six Moves — chess, food systems, and swimming — plus the books and longer reflections. Documentary essays, evidence, and the thinking behind the decision tools.

By Kerim Demirkol — published author of The Human Move. Calculate. Commit. Continue.

Essay series

Ongoing

Lessons from the BoardChess essays on engines, post-game analysis, pressure, and the human move.Read → The Field NotesFood-systems essays — ultra-processed food, marketing, and the sardine can.Read → Swim EssaysShort decision-notes from the pool deck and open water.Read →

Books

Published & forthcoming

The Human MovePublished chess & decision-making book. Available now.Read about it → The Grandmaster I Never BecameForthcoming memoir — pre-order; releases 1 August 2026.Read about it → All BooksThe full books & writing index.Open →

Longer reflections

Newsletter

Chessmaster KimDem on SubstackLonger chess-scholar writing and reflections, direct to your inbox.Follow on Substack → MediumSelected essays cross-posted on Medium.Read on Medium →

The tools behind the writing

Many essays come with an interactive decoder — read the pressure, the standard, or the claim for yourself.

Open Decoders & Tools →