Is this Love Checkmate!?(2018)

Is this Love Checkmate!? is a romantic comedy series following an awkward 24-year-old office worker with no dating experience and poor social skills who encounters a confident 32-year-old shōgi champion during his daily commute. Their chance meeting sparks an unlikely connection as the reserved salaryman finds himself drawn to the talented player. The series explores how two people from vastly different worlds—one struggling with basic human interaction, the other commanding respect in the competitive shōgi scene—navigate the complications of romance. With a blend of humor and genuine emotion, Is this Love Checkmate!? examines whether opposites can truly find love despite their glaring differences and personal insecurities.