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Untold: Chess Mates

Untold: Chess Mates
★ 7.0/10•2026•1h 15m•+16•Documentary

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminated in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which eventually led to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.

Thomas Tancred · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 7, 2026

Actors

Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen

Self

Hans Niemann

Self

Danny Rensch

Danny Rensch

Self

Erik Allebest

Self

Hikaru Nakamura

Hikaru Nakamura

Self

Bruce Pandolfini

Self

Henrik Carlsen

Self

Levy Rozman

Levy Rozman

Self

Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan

Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

Fabiano Caruana

Self (archive footage)

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

Self (archive footage)

Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

Self (archive footage)

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