Shiven Balaji

Shiven Balaji: Your Kid's Chess Buddy (and Big Brother who Hated Boring Chess Books!) Shiven may be a California State Chess Champion (yeah, that's right!), but his chess journey began at the tender age of 5, just like your little knight! Shiven remembers that struggle of scrambling through confusing chess manuals all too well. A few years ago, his 6-year-younger brother was facing the same frustration. That's when the idea for "Chess Tactics Adventure" was born! Shiven's mission? To make learning chess tactics an exciting adventure, not a chore. He believes every kid deserves to unlock the magic of chess, and his passion shines through in this kid-friendly workbook. So, get ready to embark on a chess quest with Shiven—puzzles, fun facts, and epic victories await!