Checkmate
The story centers on what has been described as the “biggest scandal in the history of chess,” following the controversial 2022 head-to-head match between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann, during which the latter was accused of cheating.
Director: Nathan Fielder
Screenplay
- Ben Mezrich (Book)
Production: A24, Fruit Tree
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmate about?
- The story centers on what has been described as the “biggest scandal in the history of chess,” following the controversial 2022 head-to-head match between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann, during which the latter was accused of cheating.
- Who directed Checkmate?
- Checkmate was directed by Nathan Fielder.
- Where was Checkmate produced?
- Checkmate was produced in United States of America.