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 Polgár's headshot

Judit Polgár

Self
Garry Kasparov's headshot

Garry Kasparov

Self
László Polgár's headshot

László Polgár

Self
Sofia Polgár's headshot

Sofia Polgár

Self
Klára Polgár's headshot

Klára Polgár

Self
Gustáv Font's headshot

Gustáv Font

Self
Anna Rudolf's headshot

Anna Rudolf

Self
Jovanka Houska's headshot

Jovanka Houska

Self

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