Jose's abuelita has been teaching him how 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 assist his team reach the Texas state championships. Jose realizes his own strengths and utilizes them to bring his shattered family together while their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the value of resilience and teamwork in the face of adversity.
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Jose's abuelita has been teaching him how 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 assist his team reach the Texas state championships. Jose realizes his own strengths and utilizes them to bring his shattered family together while their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the value of resilience and teamwork in the face of adversity.
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