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Untold: Chess Mates

★ 7.0 / 10 (40 votes)April 7, 202675 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateApril 7, 2026
StatusReleased
Runtime75 min
Rating★ 7.0 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionPropagate Content, Stardust Frames
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Showing availability for: United States

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Crew

Director

Thomas Tancred

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Cast

Magnus CarlsenMagnus CarlsenSelf
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Hans NiemannSelf
Danny RenschDanny RenschSelf
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Erik AllebestSelf
Hikaru NakamuraHikaru NakamuraSelf
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Bruce PandolfiniSelf
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Henrik CarlsenSelf
Levy RozmanLevy RozmanSelf
Piers MorganPiers MorganSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpDonald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
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Fabiano CaruanaSelf (archive footage)
Joe RoganJoe RoganSelf (archive footage)
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