skills. Tommy refuses, but Hyacinthe sets up an after school game of chess between Shaun and Tommy. Tommy loses and chides Hyacinthe for selling him out. However, Shaun has a feeling that Tommy threw the game. Hyacinthe manages to win Tommy back by singing to him outside his window,a nd Tommy is moved to forgive her. Shaun, still suspicious from his victory, invites Tommy to an underground high-stakes chess club, which is rife with shady characters, hot babes, and money. Shaun, hoping to prove his suspicions of Tommy's monumental talent, volunteers him to play a blitz game against the top player in the club. Tommy reluctantly shows up but wins easily. When it is announced that the Russian Junior Chess Team is coming to play Hatley High, the whole town is thrown into a frenzy for an opportunity for redemption. At the pregame dance, Anya, the captain of the Russian chess team, easily seduces Shaun, ties him up, and locks him in the school's attic, solidifying a Russian win. During halftime, Tommy performs a spectacular magic show. When Shaun does not escape from his bonds in time to play the remaining match, the coach is forced to substitute Tommy in his place. Awards The film won two awards at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival; "Best Director" for Phil Price, and "Best Screenplay" for Myles Hainsworth. References External links 2003 films English-language Canadian films 2003 romantic comedy films Canadian teen comedy films 2000s teen romance films Canadian romantic comedy films 2000s high school films 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films