Jen Shahade shone light on historic abuse within chess, and comes out victorious.

This is monumental. Jen bravely took a stand against the US Chess Federation for their role in the abuse she and other women faced within the organization, and has emerged victorious.

Not only has the lawsuit she raised against the Federation been “resolved,” she is now the first-ever US Chess Ambassador. We are so proud of her.

Shahade’s comments below are featured in The Guardian article published last month.

“It’s upsetting to see how there’s still lots of abuse against women. But I’m tremendously proud of bringing this to light in chess. It’s my biggest achievement because, as in so many other cultures, there’s a long and embedded history of abuse.”

Below is a collection of mainstream articles that highlight what Jen brought to light and how it has reshaped the world of chess for women in the game.