{"product_id":"decoding-genius-the-unexpected-lessons-of-after-school-chess-club-9781544551432","title":"Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the child who thinks differently, chess may be the arena that finally fits. In \u003cem\u003eDecoding Genius\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDan Shapiro\u003c\/strong\u003e shows how chess helps kids build focus, confidence, resilience, creativity, and decision-making beyond the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the lessons go far beyond childhood. \u003cem\u003eDecoding Genius\u003c\/em\u003e is also for readers chasing a mental edge - people who want to think more clearly, perform under pressure, stay sharp, and understand how memory, strategy, patience, and preparation shape better decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriven by a desire to help his young son and an insatiable curiosity for how things work, Shapiro took a deep dive into the chess world. What began as a father's search for a meaningful after-school activity became a wider exploration of one of humanity's oldest and most fascinating games - and why chess has been recognized for centuries as a powerful tool for developing intellect, creativity, discipline, and strategic thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart personal story, part motivational guide for parents, and part exploration of brilliant minds shaped by chess, \u003cem\u003eDecoding Genius\u003c\/em\u003e opens the game to readers who may not know the rules, notation, or culture of chess, but want to understand what makes the chess mind so powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Shapiro uncovers remarkable stories of blindfolded grandmasters, prodigies, Soviet strategy, artificial intelligence, daring sacrifice, and the timeless appeal of a game that continues to challenge and sharpen the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are the parent or grandparent of a chess player, a new player yourself, or simply curious about the habits of high performers, \u003cem\u003eDecoding Genius\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh and accessible look at the power of chess - and the lessons it can carry into school, work, family, and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-13083972\"\u003eDan Shapiro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lioncrest Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781544551432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1544551436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAM\"\u003eGames \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAM001030\"\u003eChess\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO061000\"\u003eCoaching | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO077000\"\u003eChildren's \u0026amp; Youth Sports\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lioncrest Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55687721877803,"sku":"9781544551432","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/7966\/2379\/files\/9781544551432.jpg?v=1790357090","url":"https:\/\/www.txcorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/decoding-genius-the-unexpected-lessons-of-after-school-chess-club-9781544551432","provider":"TX CorrectionsBookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}