The astonishing true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenager from the slums of Kampala, Uganda, who, inspired by an unlikely mentor, a war refugee turned missionary, becomes an international chess champion.

Opening. Land of the frogs ; Katende ; Pioneers ; Resurrection ; Teach her what you know ; Mzungu -- Middlegame. Like a boy, but not a boy ; Heaven ; The other side -- Endgame. Hurdles ; Dreams -- Acknowledgments -- New postscript for the paperback edition -- Tips from Phiona for chess (and life) -- Guide for book clubs, classrooms, and chess groups.