Untold: Chess Mates

Untold: Chess Mates

2026 · 75 min · ★ 6.9 · 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.

Directed by Thomas Tancred

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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)

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