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Checkmate

A college student on the verge of academic and professional stagnation receives an unexpected opportunity to attend law school by winning a high-stakes chess tournament, forcing him to rethink his priorities and pursue an unconventional route to success.

Aaron Carlson gets a chance to turn his fortunes around when a judge recognizes his mock trial skills and offers him a unique opportunity to compete in a national chess tournament, where winning could change his life forever.

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Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 2010

Genres:Drama, Mystery