Esther Tebandeke

Esther Tebandeke

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    Queen of Katwe quotes

    • Robert Katende: [At 143:45 Robert looks across the table at Fiona] I can see your mothers strength in you Fiona... How is she?

      [Fiona looks down not wanting to answer]

      Robert Katende: If I could see my mother... for just one more time... I would have gave everything in my possession for that.

    • Phiona Mutesi: [Around 143:00] Checkmate !

      [Phiona and Nakku both giggle]

      Phiona Mutesi: You must consider the other side of your board.

      [Phiona and Nakku high five each other as Robert puts both hands behind his head]

      Phiona Mutesi: .

      Robert Katende: Nowadays you beat me so easily. Here I think strategy must run in your blood... Did one of your ancestors command a great army?

      Phiona Mutesi: These pieces are my army.

      Robert Katende: You must play at Rwabushenyi. It is the premiere tournament in their country. You will be playing international masters... or do you fear losing?

      Phiona Mutesi: Losing teaches me how to play better... I will play.