Pawn Sacrifice

In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire, whose players have dominated the game for decades. The film chronicles Fisher's terrifying struggles with genius and madness, and the rise and fall of a kid from Brooklyn who captured the imagination of the world.

Critic Reviews:

• " Kicks into gear in its final third as Fischer and Spassky go mano e mano over a chess board as the world watches. " – Richard Crouse

• " The director Edward Zwick manages to convey Fisher's crazy perceptions quite well, with close-ups that touch the claustrophobic side. " – Chus Pérez Girón

• " Brisk and blistering, Pawn Sacrifice is a captivating character study about a prodigy, player, champion and pawn. " – Nathalia Aryani