Queen of Katwe

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary, who teaches children how to play chess.  Her success in local competitions and tournaments opens the door to a bright future and a golden chance to escape from a life of poverty.

The movie Queen of Katwe (trailer) goes on to draw parallels to how the game reflects Phiona's life. One example is Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) liking the act of "Queening" because a pawn survives and makes it all the way across the board, becoming a Queen. The real Phiona Mutesi drew such parallels to her own life as well.

Diagram - Phiona (White) plays an unexpected move to win this 2016 Olympiad game