The Candidate
Chess Drama
"The Candidate" is a sports drama about a university chess player (Taishan) defending his spot in the team against a higher rated junior opponent (Schwaas). Taishan must rise above mind games, challenge the arrogant Schwaas and prepare for a final, dramatic showdown that will determine who gets to represent the chess team in university tournaments.
Trailer
Actors
Taishan Lai
Taishan
Schwaas Dutta
Schwaas
Aditya Iyer
Commentator
Vihaan Vyas
Rajesh Chess Captain
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