The Chess King (2013)

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In the gripping historical drama The Chess King, a young prodigy named Zhu Zi from the town northwest of Shifting Sand Wood possesses unmatched chess skills. Meanwhile, in the imperial capital, the ruthless eunuch Liu Jin conspires to usurp the throne. When Anwar Dukes launches a royalist rebellion but is tragically killed, it is revealed that Zhu Zi is actually the surviving grandson of the Prince. Seeking to eliminate all threats, Liu Jin dispatches the deadly elite forces of Dong Chang to assassinate Zhu Zi. Living in hiding, the young prodigy is coached by a wise expert, melon old, who teaches him to apply chess strategies to real-life survival. To save his mother and protect his heritage, Zhu Zi must use his brilliant tactical mind to evade his pursuers. He prepares to travel to Beijing to appeal to the emperor, expose the corruption of Liu Jin, and restore peace to the dynasty.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama