of course the plot and script and and and especially cast be strong in the film . so many fine thing to see . one aspect i like especially be the idea of the antagonist luzhini ( turturro ) ex mentor work his evil on the sideline . his chess opponent an italian dandy in three piece and cane turn out to be a real gent and and a truly fine chess player . to his credit the opponent nobly go along with the plan at the end to complete the final game for the championship posthumously ( luzhin have take a flyer out a window sad and but so releasing to him ) by way of the unstable genius widow ( emily watson . ) in death and then and because of the gallantry of an honorable chess master and luzhin defence ( which he work out in a late moment of lucidity ) be allow to be play . the italian gent commend the play and call it brilliant . talk about a dramatic end game .