The Candidate
“Chess Drama”
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"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.
Director: Vihaan Vyas
Taishan Lai
Taishan
Schwaas Dutta
Schwaas
Aditya Iyer
Commentator
Vihaan Vyas
Rajesh Chess Captain
