In the small town of Willow Creek, ten-year-old Rykeen Soul is a passionate chess player, finding comfort in the strategic world of the game. However, when he crosses paths with Isaac Artes, the charismatic star of the soccer team, Rykeen's perspective begins to shift. As he navigates the complexities of rivalry, friendship, and self-discovery, Rykeen finds himself drawn into a world beyond the chessboard. Will he embrace new challenges and discover what it truly means to compete?