Untold: Chess Mates (2026)
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.
Director: Thomas Tancred
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 7, 2026
Cast
- Magnus Carlsen - Himself
- Hans Niemann - Himself
Original Language: en
Keywords
chess, chess champion, chess match
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Untold: Chess Mates 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.
- Who directed Untold: Chess Mates?
- Untold: Chess Mates was directed by Thomas Tancred.
- Who stars in Untold: Chess Mates?
- Untold: Chess Mates stars Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann.
- How long is Untold: Chess Mates?
- Untold: Chess Mates has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Untold: Chess Mates?
- Untold: Chess Mates is a Documentary film.