Torre x Torre

Torre x Torre - A genius on the board lost to the mind

Carlos Torre was more than a rising star, he was Mexico’s great chess hope, a prodigy poised to take on the world’s best. But at the height of his potential, his mind betrayed him.

In a surreal moment in New York, he abandoned a promising career and was soon shipped back to Yucatán, never to compete professionally again. This compelling documentary explores the fine line between genius and fragility, uncovering the pressure, obsession, and psychological toll that often haunts the world’s brightest minds. Torre's story is both extraordinary and heartbreaking, a tale of brilliance undone too soon.