Ključna beseda Chess

Odvetnik Josef Bartok skuša z ženo pobegniti v ZDA, vendar ga pred tem gestapo aretira in odpelje na zaslišanje. Ker noče sodelovati in nacistom razkriti računov plemstva in duhovščine, ga pošljejo v samico. Edini predmet, ki mu ga je uspelo pritihotapiti v ječo, je knjiga o šahu. V naslednjih mesecih se nauči taktike in strategije te igre ter odigra kopico namišljenih partij, v katerih v domišljiji premika črne in bele figure. Ta dvojnost povzroči razkol v njegovem egu in osebnosti; izgubljene partije nenadoma zahtevajo revanš in zbujajo željo po maščevanju.

In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.

The death of his fiancee has left chess master Arkady Balagan agoraphobic and unwilling to step outside of his hotel. This debilitation, however, doesn't stop him from solving difficult crimes.

Here come the Crown Knights: Sunday Spades — the poker-faced leader and possessor of the mysterious trump power! Jo Diamonds — who can run at the speed of light! Casa Clubs — combat expert who possesses hyper-senses! Coco Hearts — the tricky master of psycho-magic! Together, these cute, card-carrying champions are dealing a world of hurt to the criminals who threaten the tranquil Card Kingdom. But can they checkmate two, invading war machines — shaped like gigantic chess pieces — before the kingdom topples like a house of cards?