Based upon a true story, Endgame stars Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family) as a troubled teenager living in the shadow of his chess-champion grandfather. As his school chess team tries to win through to the Texas state finals, Jose finds himself being thrust into the spotlight; and when their inspirational coach (Efren Ramirez, Napoleon Dynamite) teaches the kids how to overcome adversity through chess, Jose discovers a way in which he can bring his broken family back together.