At just 13 years old, Deborah Ebimoboere Quickpen is already an African chess champion and a rising force on the global stage. With a sharp mind and great determination, Deborah dreams of becoming the first Black female Grandmaster in the world, a goal that demands not only brilliance, but sacrifice, resilience, and an unshakeable belief in the power of dreams.

Set in Bayelsa State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, Debby Quick: Black Queen Rising is an intimate documentary that follows Deborah and her devoted parents as they navigate the tension between exceptional talent, education, and daunting financial challenges.

The Quickpen family lives modestly, without the privilege or funding that often fuels international success. Instead, they persevere, borrowing money, falling into debt, and making profound sacrifices to nurture their daughter’s extraordinary gift.

Deborah is not just playing for trophies, but for every girl who has been told she cannot succeed because of where she comes from.

Alongside her chess career, She is a committed student pursuing a dream of becoming a doctor.

She trains late into the night and studies in the early hours, moving between classrooms and tournament halls with the discipline of an athlete and the vulnerability of a child growing up too fast.

As she prepares for a major tournament in Lagos State, Nigeria ’The National Chess Championship’, where she aims to reclaim her title of National Women’s Chess champion, pressure intensifies.

Where do they borrow from? Will Debby be ready as she trains alone and faces the anxiety of this high-stake competition?

Through tense tournament moments and candid conversations, Debby Quick: Black Queen Rising reveals the invisible labour behind great achievements.

At its core, this film is not just about chess, it is about family, resilience, and the courage to dream big despite seemingly impossible odds.