In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.
| Directing | Yves Hanchar | Director |
| Writing | Josiane Morand | Writer |
| Camera | Denis Lenoir | Director of Photography |
| Production | Gérard Ruey | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Laurent Uhler | Editor |
| Production | Jean-Louis Porchet | Associate Producer |
| Art | Véronique Melery | Set Decoration |
| Writing | Yves Hanchar | Writer |
| Art | Pierre-François Limbosch | Production Design |
| Production | Pascal Judelewicz | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Suzanne Van Well | Costume Design |
| Production | Jacqueline Pierreux | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Frédéric Devreese | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Anne-Dominique Toussaint | Producer |