Chess in movies


As evidenced by the title and Harry's desire to play chess by himself at different parts of the movie, the game has a value in the plot. Harry reminded me of Rick in "Casablanca" who also relaxed by playing by himself at times in a game of chess. I was wondering if there were other movies that employed the game of chess in plot motivation. Any help???? Thanks!

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The movie "Fresh," about a ghetto kid who uses his chess-thinking to extricate himself and his family from dealers and the projects, is the ULTIMATE movie in this line of thinking.

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