Jennifer Shahade

Jennifer Shahade, a former US women's chess champion, detailed her allegations of sexual abuse against grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez in a 2023 social media post that sparked a #MeToo movement in chess. The post led to multiple investigations and resignations, highlighting long-standing issues of misconduct in the sport. In a recent interview, Shahade reflects on the challenges faced by women in chess and her shift to writing and poker.