In the vibrant province of Batangas, Alexena, affectionately known as Xena, sets her sights on the biggest chess tournament in the region. Inspired by her late fiancé's passion for the game, she makes a solemn promise to herself-to become a chess player and fulfill the dreams they once shared. As the tournament continues, fate has a cruel twist in store for her. In a shocking revelation, she uncovers a truth that shatters her world, threatening to undo all the progress she has made. Her once-colorless life is forever changed as the dark secrets she unravels threaten to consume her. As the climactic final moves unfold on the chessboard, the stakes are higher than ever. Will Xena find a new purpose amidst her grief? Or will she be consumed by the shadows that threaten to engulf her? Will she emerge victorious, defying the odds stacked against her? Or will the game reach its checkmate, leaving her in a state of profound defeat?