Tayshia is turning six, but her daddy isn't there to celebrate, and he never will be due to accidental death. At least she has her two sisters, brother, and mom. Yet, she's not happy. Her daddy used to play chess with her, which she remembers for the many happy hours and his love. Like many six-year-olds, she enters a fantasy world with her daddy as her chess and life mentor. She's brilliant and obsessed with making him proud by becoming the best chess player she can be. Along the way, we see the family struggle without a father, husband. We also see Tayshia mature into a phenomenal chess player worthy of a match for the world chess championship. And you'll be with her when she plays that match.

There are some discussions of sex, which happens as girls grow up.