Ted Danson stars in a drama based on the life of David MacEnulty, a South Bronx elementary-school teacher who taught his students to play chess and led them to victories in major tournaments. Darren: Devon Bostwick. Renee: Yucini Diaz. Jimmy: Malcolm David Kelley. Kasparov's Manager: David Macniven. Arnie: Brian Markinson. MD: Yves Michel-Beneche. Dawson: Antonio Ortiz. Kenya: Keke Palmer.