Since he was 5 yrs outdated, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as a part of the Brownsville college workforce, Jose has the possibility to make use of his expertise and for as soon as in his life, finds himself within the highlight, as he tries to assist his workforce make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his college students the that means of perseverance and workforce effort within the face of adversity, Jose discovers his personal strengths and makes use of them to carry his damaged household collectively.