Jose's abuelita has been teaching him to play chess since he was five years old, just like his grandfather, who was a Mexican champion. Jose now has the opportunity to put his skills to use as a member of the Brownsville school team, and for the first time in his life, he finds himself in the spotlight as he attempts to help his team reach the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the value of perseverance and teamwork in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to re-unite his broken family.
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Jose's abuelita has been teaching him to play chess since he was five years old, just like his grandfather, who was a Mexican champion. Jose now has the opportunity to put his skills to use as a member of the Brownsville school team, and for the first time in his life, he finds himself in the spotlight as he attempts to help his team reach the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the value of perseverance and teamwork in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to re-unite his broken family.
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