Untold: Chess Mates

Untold: Chess Mates

2026
1h 15m
6.9

6.9/10

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Documentary
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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Production Information

Production Companies
Propagate Content Stardust Frames
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

chess based on true story chess champion chess match

Quick Facts

Release Date April 7, 2026
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt40224399
Website Visit Site

Cast

Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen

Self

Hans Niemann
Hans Niemann

Self

Danny Rensch
Danny Rensch

Self

Erik Allebest
Erik Allebest

Self

Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura

Self

Bruce Pandolfini
Bruce Pandolfini

Self

Henrik Carlsen
Henrik Carlsen

Self

Levy Rozman
Levy Rozman

Self

Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan

Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

Fabiano Caruana
Fabiano Caruana

Self (archive footage)

Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

Thomas Tancred
Director
Jake Graham-Felsen
Producer
Carolyn Craddock
Producer