Check & Mate

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood is a smart and emotional YA romance set in the world of competitive chess. Mallory Greenleaf walked away from chess after her family’s trauma. When she reluctantly enters a charity tournament, she beats world‑champion Nolan Sawyer and is pulled back into the game. As Mallory climbs the ranks again, she must protect her sisters, face her past, and deal with unexpected chemistry. With rivals‑to‑lovers tension, witty banter, and high stakes both on and off the board, this novel delivers more than just checkmates.