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Checkmate Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Checkmate books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Checkmate series? Start with "The Grandmaster's Pawn" (2020) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Checkmate reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Grandmaster's Pawn
2020
The French Quarter Queen
2020
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