Untold: Chess Mates (2026)
Untold: Chess Mates is a 2026 documentary movie directed by Thomas Tancred, with a running time of 1h 15m. It stars Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann and Danny Rensch.
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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What is Untold: Chess Mates about?
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.
When was Untold: Chess Mates released?
Untold: Chess Mates was released on 7 April 2026.
How long is Untold: Chess Mates?
Untold: Chess Mates runs 1h 15m.
Who made Untold: Chess Mates?
Untold: Chess Mates was directed by Thomas Tancred.
Where can I watch Untold: Chess Mates?
Untold: Chess Mates is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Where to watch Untold: Chess Mates
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Cast
- Magnus Carlsen as Self
- Hans Niemann as Self
- Danny Rensch as Self
- Erik Allebest as Self
- Hikaru Nakamura as Self
- Bruce Pandolfini as Self
- Henrik Carlsen as Self
- Levy Rozman as Self
- Piers Morgan as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
- Fabiano Caruana as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Rogan as Self (archive footage)