The game of chess has been bringing New Yorkers together for years in parks, squares, cozy clubs and tournament halls. But how can this beloved pastime survive amid a pandemic? Meet New York City’s most interesting pawn pushers, grandmasters, club owners and street players who keep the hope, and the game, alive.

Director: Simon Tchoukriel
Writer: Simon Tchoukriel
Produced by: Simon Tchoukriel
Key Cast: Irina Krush, Carl Neblett, Imad Khachan, Shawn Martinez