Untold: Chess Mates

Untold: Chess Mates

Documentary · 2026 · 1h 15m

Movie

7.0/10 · TMDB

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

Magnus CarlsenSelf
Hans NiemannSelf
Danny RenschSelf
Erik AllebestSelf
Hikaru NakamuraSelf
Bruce PandolfiniSelf
Henrik CarlsenSelf
Levy RozmanSelf
Piers MorganSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Fabiano CaruanaSelf (archive footage)
Joe RoganSelf (archive footage)
Trevor NoahSelf (archive footage)

Information

Release date
7 April 2026
Director
Thomas Tancred
Genres
Documentary
Runtime
1h 15m
Country of origin
United States

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