Checkmates

Following a difficult divorce and the loss of her position at a prestigious school, Candela returns to her old neighborhood. She begins teaching at her former high school, where she works with a group of rebellious students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through the game of chess, she helps these outsiders strive to become national champions while discovering that social status is irrelevant in both the game and in life.

This Spanish comedy was directed by Nacho G. Velilla, following his previous work on films such as Off Course and Por los pelos. The screenplay was written by Velilla along with David S. Olivas and Marta Sánchez. The movie stars Alexandra Jiménez as Candela, supported by a cast that includes María Adánez, Francesc Orella, Miguel Rellán, Alain Hernández, and José Manuel Poga.

Produced by companies including Telecinco Cinema and Movistar+, the film has a runtime of 98 minutes. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a 5.9 rating on IMDb based on 916 votes and a higher score of 7 on TMDB from 103 votes.