Queen of Chess (2026)

  • NR
  • 01/27/2026 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 33m

Overview

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

Rory Kennedy

Director

Cast

Judit Polgar's headshot

Judit Polgar

Self
Garry Kasparov's headshot

Garry Kasparov

Self

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