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Untold: Chess Mates

2026 · 1h 15m

Directed by Thomas Tancred

7.1

TMDB audience score
40 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • 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)

  • Trevor Noah
    Self (archive footage)