Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess when he was five years old, just like his grandfather, 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 works to help his team reach the Texas state finals. Mr. Alvarado, their coach, teaches his students the value of perseverance and teamwork in the face of adversity, and Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family back together.
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Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess when he was five years old, just like his grandfather, 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 works to help his team reach the Texas state finals. Mr. Alvarado, their coach, teaches his students the value of perseverance and teamwork in the face of adversity, and Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family back together.
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