A masterpiece by Mr.Satyajit Ray set up against the backdrop of Awadh annexation. This film foretells the saga of the Awadh ruler who had no Ill will aganist the British empire or his people who was a victim of British colonism and could not reconcile to the fact that he was punished for no mistake of his doings and this was against the backdrop of two chess lovers who with their indomitable lust of chess had even banished the basic duties of their household and the duties towards their nation.