Check & Mate

Mallory Greenleaf has turned her back on chess after it shattered her family. She focuses on supporting her mother and sisters while working a dead-end job. When she reluctantly enters a charity tournament, she unexpectedly defeats Nolan Sawyer, the world champion known as the 'Kingkiller'. His surprise at losing leads him to seek another match with Mallory. As they navigate their growing connection and the challenges of the chess world, Mallory must decide if she will embrace the game again for a chance at both victory and financial stability.