"First Move" is a short film about four girls-- Milana, Subi, Anjyu and Jairin-- who are teammates on an elementary school chess team. The film follows them from their classroom in Washington Heights, Manhattan, to the country's largest scholastic chess tournament in Nashville, Tennessee. Through the eyes of these girls we witness the quirky, lovable, and sometimes over-the-top subculture of children's chess. "First Move" is a tender portrait of four girls participating in high-level competition at a young age, but also a snapshot of childhood. Juxtaposing moments of intense focus within gameplay with moments of irreverent 9-year-old behavior, we're along for the ride, as these girls navigate the pressures of performance and being themselves.