Greg Shahade Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Greg Shahade Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Greg Shahade, born Gregory Shahade on December 22, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a highly accomplished American chess player and organizer known for his long-standing influence on the U.S. chess scene. A chess prodigy from a young age, he built an impressive scholastic record, tying for first in both the 1993 National Junior High School Championship and the 1996 National High School Championship, while also winning the 1996 United States Junior Open outright. His early success continued when he earned the prestigious Samford Fellowship in 1999, which supported his development as one of the top young chess prospects in the United States. He later renewed the fellowship in 2000 and achieved his first Grandmaster norm in 2001 at the Bermuda Closed tournament. Shahade holds the title of International Master, awarded in 2001, and reached a peak FIDE rating of 2476, which he achieved in December 2012 and maintained as of April 2026.
Beyond competitive play, Shahade has played a major role in promoting and organizing chess in the United States. He is the founder of the U.S. Chess League and the New York Masters, and also established the U.S. Chess School, a non-profit initiative that trains top young chess talents under the guidance of leading Grandmasters. He served on the executive board of the United States Chess Federation and has remained active in the chess community through teaching, organizing events, and producing instructional content, including videos on ChessVideos.tv and online lessons. He has also been involved in professional online chess through his role as commissioner of the Professional Rapid Online Chess League. In addition to chess, Shahade has experience as a professional poker player, having played extensively online and credited poker with shaping his analytical thinking and lifestyle flexibility. He comes from a family deeply connected to chess and academia, with his father Michael Shahade being a FIDE Master and his mother Sally Solomon a Drexel University chemistry professor. His sister, Jennifer Shahade, is a Woman Grandmaster and prominent figure in chess.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Gregory “Greg” Shahade |
| Location and Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Chess player (International Master), chess organizer, founder of U.S. Chess League, founder and president of U.S. Chess School (non-profit), chess coach and instructor, content creator (ChessVideos.tv), league commissioner (Professional Rapid Online Chess League), former executive board member of the United States Chess Federation, former professional poker player |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | 47 years old; December 22, 1978 |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; likely of Lebanese descent with Jewish heritage |
| Education and School | Julia R. Masterman School (Philadelphia) |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) and Family | Son of Michael Shahade (FIDE Master) and Sally Solomon (Drexel University chemistry professor and author); brother of Jennifer Shahade (Woman Grandmaster and chess figure) |
| Biography and More Details | International Master since 2001 with peak FIDE rating of 2476; chess prodigy who won multiple national scholastic championships; tied for first in 1993 National Junior High Championship and 1996 National High School Championship; winner of 1996 U.S. Junior Open; Samford Fellowship recipient in 1999 and 2000; scored first Grandmaster norm in 2001; founder and commissioner of the U.S. Chess League (later folded in 2016); founder of the U.S. Chess School, running dozens of training sessions for top young players; creator of online chess content and lessons; active in chess administration and development; involved in online chess leagues; also pursued a career in online poker, playing professionally and citing PokerStars as a key influence on his lifestyle; known for contributions to youth chess development and U.S. chess infrastructure |
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Greg Shahade Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 27 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 31 Day Winnings of $882,605 Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Katrina Puckett Washington Court House, Ohio Teacher Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Greg Shahade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chess Player Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |