Maurice Kirya and Ntare Mwine have supporting roles as Theo and Tendo, respectively.
Nikita Pearl Waligwa as Gloria, Phiona's friend. Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Night, Phiona's older sister. However, with the support of Coach Katende and the people of Katwe, she returns to chess, ultimately succeeding to the extent that she can purchase a home for her family. Phiona returns to Katwe, dejected and doubting her abilities. However, the competition proves too tough, and she yields to her Canadian opponent. Phiona leads the Uganda team at the Chess Olympiad in Russia, confident that she will succeed in becoming a Grand Master, securing the necessary finances to lift her family from poverty. The struggles of life in Katwe are ever present and Phiona hopes that chess will provide a means of escape from Katwe for her and her family. The film then proceeds to trace the ups and downs of success at competitions and tournaments for Phiona and her fellow Pioneers. However, their talent wins the day and Phiona comes in first place. The group initially finds itself ill at ease among the other participants and the more affluent surroundings. Her coach, over the initial opposition of the local chess authorities, takes her and the team to a national school level tournament at a prestigious local school. She becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance. Curious, Phiona approaches and learns the game. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende ( David Oyelowo) at a missionary program. She also helps care for her baby brother. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona ( Madina Nalwanga), her mother Nakku Harriet ( Lupita Nyong'o) and younger members of her family.
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