Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

Name: Untold: Chess Mates
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Released: 2026-04-28T12:14:01+02:00
Rating: 3.2

Documentary | 74 minutes

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Genre: Documentary / Biography

Duration: 74 minuten

Country: United Kingdom / United States

Directed by: Thomas Tancred

Stars: Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann

IMDb score: 6,9 (1.290)

Releasedate: 7 April 2026

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Untold: Chess Mates plot

Magnus Carlsen, considered by many to be the greatest chess player of all time, is being challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star capitalizing on the explosive growth of online chess. Niemann's rise culminates in a controversial victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which ultimately leads to accusations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann is fighting his way back to the top of the chess world and preparing for a thrilling rematch with Carlsen in 2024.