Forgotten masters, epic games, and the drama behind every move.
Chess Has a Story. We Tell It.
Forgotten masters, epic games, and the drama behind every move.
Uncover the Hidden Histories of Chess.
At Checkmate Stories, our mission is to resurrect the hidden, the forgotten, and the extraordinary stories behind the game of chess. We blend deep historical research, cinematic storytelling, and a love for the sixty-four squares to explore not just what happened on the board—but why it mattered.
Accompanying the newsletter is our podcast, Gambit Underground—a voice-driven deep dive into the same rich themes of struggle, survival, obsession, and brilliance. Together, they form a storytelling ecosystem where every move has a motive, and every game is a window into the human condition.
Chess is not just a game. It’s history, art, and drama—and we’re here to tell it like it is.