Movies like Searching for Bobby Fischer

Fresh combines the coming-of-age genre with the world of chess, as it follows a young boy using his chess skills to navigate life in a tough neighborhood. Its unique blending of cerebral strategy and street smarts will appeal to those who appreciated the merging of complex characters and the game of chess in Searching for Bobby Fischer.

Queen of Katwe tells the heartwarming story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from Uganda who becomes a chess prodigy. Its feel-good narrative and exploration of chess as a means of empowerment are sure to resonate with fans of Searching for Bobby Fischer.