Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

  • NR
  • 04/07/2026 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 15m

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.

Thomas Tancred

Director

Cast

Magnus Carlsen's headshot

Magnus Carlsen

Self
Hans Niemann's headshot

Hans Niemann

Self
Danny Rensch's headshot

Danny Rensch

Self
Erik Allebest's headshot

Erik Allebest

Self
Hikaru Nakamura's headshot

Hikaru Nakamura

Self
Bruce Pandolfini's headshot

Bruce Pandolfini

Self
Henrik Carlsen's headshot

Henrik Carlsen

Self
Levy Rozman's headshot

Levy Rozman

Self

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