Untold: Chess Mates
April 7, 2026
75 min
✓ Released 217 days ago
Documentary
7.0
User Score
41 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Thomas Tancred
Runtime: 75 min
Top 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
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