Checkmate
Kim Sangyeop
- Mangaka
- Kim Sangyeop
- First published
- 2009
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Korean
- Genres
- Action · Comedy · Fantasy
- Content rating
- Safe
Where to find one
Search for Checkmate on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Checkmate, written and illustrated by Kim Sangyeop, emerged from the South Korean manwha industry as a notable example of modern digital-first storytelling. The series was developed to cater to a demographic interested in psychological intensity and complex interpersonal dynamics, fitting into the broader trend of high-stakes, competitive narratives that gained traction on webtoon platforms during the mid-2010s.
The design and artistic approach reflect the author's focus on sharp character contrast and expressive, high-tension paneling. Kim Sangyeop utilized these visual techniques to underscore the series' core themes of manipulation and strategy. Upon its release, it was received as a distinct addition to the psychological thriller subgenre, noted by readers for its deliberate pacing and atmospheric tension as the narrative threads weave toward their inevitable conclusions.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Checkmate
Checkmate is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Kim Sangyeop. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Checkmate on collecto.rs?
Checkmate doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Checkmate?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Checkmate catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Checkmate is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
%20%234)
