Sho Inabe was once a chess prodigy destined for greatness, but his obsession with the game drove him to a breaking point. A humiliating loss shattered his confidence, leaving him disgraced and forgotten.

At rock bottom, he experiences the Mega Zone —unlocking the ability to perceive chess on a deeper level. The greatest players don’t just think ahead; they experience the battle unfold in real-time, channeling their raw energy and strategic prowess into reality-warping attacks.

Now, he’s back—broke, ridiculed, and desperate for redemption. The path to the top is brutal, filled with ruthless grandmasters, underground hustlers, and supernatural prodigies, each wielding terrifying manifestations of their chess playstyles.

But he’s no longer playing the same game.