Searching for Bobby Fischer

A seven-year-old chess prodigy draws attention in New York’s competitive chess world. As his parents and two very different mentors encourage his talent, he faces pressure to win while trying to preserve his kindness, independence, and enjoyment of the game.

My take

You’ll enjoy this thoughtful, family-friendly drama if you like coming-of-age stories such as Hugo or The Bad News Bears; Not for you if you want fast action or complex chess strategy.

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