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King's Gambit

King's Gambit

2025•1h 15m•Documentary

The thrilling, inside story of the psychology of sporting winners. Filmed during the world's strongest open chess tournament ever, "King's Gambit" reveals the tension, jubilation and heartache of professional chess and top-level sports competitors.

Alan Byron · Writer

Alan Byron · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 27, 2025

Actors

Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen

Self

Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov

Self

Fabiano Caruana

Self

Arkady Dvorkovich

Self

Daniel John King

Self

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