Taught chess by the janitor at her orphanage, Beth becomes a prodigy. As a teenager she plays for the world championship, but must conquer her fear to win.

The astonishing true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenager from the slums of Kampala, Uganda, who, inspired by an unlikely mentor, a war refugee turned missionary, becomes an international chess champion.

Provides a personal account by chess champion Jennifer Shahade of her experiences being a professional chess player, traveling the world, and the sexism she faced being a woman in the male-dominated sport. Profiles the lives and careers of other top female players throughout history and their legacies. Includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and an appendix of top games by female players.

Depicts the life of Najee McGreen, a young man from Brooklyn who is already a chess champion, a web designer, and a successful business owner. Describes him as a "future icon" who has dreams of changing the world.

Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

"The incredible true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place"-- Provided by publisher.

I.S.318 is an inner-city school where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below the federal poverty level, that also happens to have the best, most winning junior high school chess team in the country. The film follows the challenges these kids face in their personal lives as well as on the chessboard.

In this modern retelling of the tragic romance of Tristan and Iseult, a two teenagers fall in love even though family, friends, and society threaten to keep them apart.