Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.

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Cast

Rico Rodriguez

Jose

Efren Ramirez

Mr. Alvarado

Ivonne Coll

Abuelita

Justina Machado

Karla

Jon Gries

Principal Thomas

Valente Rodriguez

Coach Stevens

Glynn Praesel

Jim Tharpe - Tournament Director

Daniel Wolfe

Last Year's Champ

Cindy Vela

Detention Teacher