The Candidate

"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.

Cast

Taishan Lai

as Taishan

Schwaas Dutta

as Schwaas

Aditya Iyer

as Commentator

Vihaan Vyas

as Rajesh Chess Captain

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