Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John LeguizamoMario Martinez | Mario Martinez |
 Rachel Bay JonesPrincipal Kestel | Principal Kestel |
 Michael Kenneth WilliamsMr. Roundtree | Mr. Roundtree |
 Corwin C. TugglesSedrick Roundtree | Sedrick Roundtree |
 Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Ito Paniagua | Ito Paniagua |
 Angel Bismark CurielRodelay Medina | Rodelay Medina |
 Will HochmanGil Luna | Gil Luna |
| JJeffry BatistaMarcel Martinez | Marcel Martinez |
| ZZora CasebereChanayah | Chanayah |
 Ramses JimenezAndre Lamar | Andre Lamar |
 Todd Allen DurkinDetective Ransone | Detective Ransone |
 Brandon SomersHarutyun Akopyan | Harutyun Akopyan |
| IIsaac BeverlyPickle | Pickle |
 Ruben E. A. BrownDonny | Donny |
 Sydney ArroyoCornelia | Cornelia |
 Carlos GuerreroMr. Mann | Mr. Mann |
| MMichele LepeNews Reporter | News Reporter |
 Tatum PriceFlight Attendant | Flight Attendant |