Robert Katende Quotes in Queen of Katwe (2016)

Robert Katende: [Robert speaking to Phiona] Sometimes the place you are use to... is not the place where you belong

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.

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.