Chess movie as educational incentive

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I am trying to encourage a young friend to learn chess. He is very interested, just like any child would be with a child's play. I am wondering which movie about chess to choose, that could cause more interest and improved learning to him.

maybe "searching for bobby fischer." – CognisMantis Feb 20 '16 at 09:21 — CognisMantis, Feb 20 '16 at 09:21

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 20 '16 at 17:22

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Searching for Bobby Fisher maybe. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khmNiamBxo

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108065/

answered Feb 20 '16 at 17:22

Mark

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 22 '16 at 17:50

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In addition to great suggestion by Mark. You can also try Brooklyn Castle: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1800266/

It seems quite inspirational, the main message 'it's also cool to play chess'.

answered Feb 22 '16 at 17:50

Leo Skhrnkv

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 26 '16 at 15:10

First movie that came to my mind was Life of a King, but some scenes are not recommended to young children. You should watch it before and then decide yourself!

Maybe you can also check out Algorithms. I didn't manage to see it, but seems to be quite inspirational.

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 25 '19 at 09:29

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Queen of Katwe 1
Lang Leve de Koningin (i guess only available in dutch and german?) 2

answered Jun 25 '19 at 09:29

Frank Ockenfuss

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Jun 25 '19 at 16:11

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A movie that I like about chess is "The Luzhin Defense".

However, the movie might encourage your friend not to be obsessive with chess. Anyhow, the tactical problems showed in the movie deserves a view if you are yet a chess player.

edited Jun 25 '19 at 16:11

Rewan Demontay

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answered Jun 25 '19 at 10:38

Chess movie as educational incentive

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