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Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

  • Apr 7, 2026
  • 1h 15m

7.1/10

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40 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Untold: Chess Mates is a 2026 documentary film directed by Thomas Tancred. Its leading cast includes Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann and Danny Rensch. It runs for 1 hour 15 minutes. It belongs to the Untold Collection.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 15 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 40 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Magnus Carlsen Self
  • Hans Niemann Self
  • Danny Rensch Self
  • Erik Allebest Self
  • Hikaru Nakamura Self
  • Bruce Pandolfini Self
  • Henrik Carlsen Self
  • Levy Rozman Self
  • Piers Morgan Self (archive footage)
  • Donald Trump Self (archive footage)
  • Fabiano Caruana Self (archive footage)
  • Joe Rogan Self (archive footage)
  • Trevor Noah Self (archive footage)

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