May the Best Player Win

MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN is a family-friendly take on The Queen’s Gambit that celebrates resilience, friendship, and joy—while championing STEM and female empowerment.

The story follows a young chess prodigy who makes a bold bet with her fiercest rival to prove that girls can be just as good as boys at the game.

Along the way, she confronts the pressure to succeed and learns what it really means to win on her own terms.

No chess knowledge is needed to enjoy this fast-paced, heartfelt story.

By centering a girl in a male-dominated sports like chess, the book invites young readers to embrace their passions with confidence.

In addition, the book celebrates the main character’s Asian heritage through festivals, foods, and cultural traditions.

Kirkus Reviews wrote: “The chess games are thrilling…and the book’s valuable life lessons will speak to anyone who’s lost their love for a pursuit.

An emotionally intelligent work that explores socially relevant themes.” Meanwhile, U.S.

Women’s Chess Champion Carissa Yip called it: “A game-changer for readers of all ages… This book will have you inspired to conquer