In the incredibly awesome and fabulous state of Missouri, often called the Show-Me State, there is a unique group of kids known as the Chess Champs. They're not your average, run-of-the-mill, pickle-eating, homework-doing, tree-climbing kids. They're phenomenally brilliant, mind-bogglingly clever, and have a knack for moving pieces on a chessboard like they're doing a hilarious dance routine. Our story takes place in the middle of the state, where the Mississippi River does a shimmery shimmy, and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis winks at the sun every morning. Here, a secret society of chess-playing youngsters gather, each wearing a cape because, well, chess is their superpower. Now let me introduce you to our hero - Cheeky Cheddar Charlie. Charlie is a 10-year-old chess prodigy with a wild mop of hair that looks like it had a fight with a tornado - and lost. His glasses are as thick as the slices of mom's apple pie and he has a laugh that sounds like a hyena playing a harmonica. He's the living embodiment of a walking, talking, chess-playing tornado of fun. Charlie and his chess pals, despite their super intelligence and logic-bending skills, are as goofy and mischievous as a band of monkeys. They plot checkmates faster than a cat pouncing on a mouse, yet trip over their own shoelaces every other day, making their journey hilarious and unpredictable. In Missouri, Chess isn't just a game, it's an adventure. It's a world where bishops sprint diagonal marathons, knights leapfrog over pawns, and kings and queens rule the board like they're in their own rib-tickling sitcom. And at the heart of this world, are our Chess Champs, led by none other than Cheeky Cheddar Charlie. So buckle up, because you're in for a wild, chess-filled ride!