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Feature film — 2026

Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

7.01h 15mDocumentary

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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Director: Thomas Tancred

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Cast & crew

Magnus Carlsen as Self

Magnus Carlsen

Self

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Hans Niemann

Self

Danny Rensch as Self

Danny Rensch

Self

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Erik Allebest

Self

Hikaru Nakamura as Self

Hikaru Nakamura

Self

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Bruce Pandolfini

Self

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Henrik Carlsen

Self

Levy Rozman as Self

Levy Rozman

Self

Piers Morgan as Self (archive footage)

Piers Morgan

Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump

Self (archive footage)

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Fabiano Caruana

Self (archive footage)

Joe Rogan as Self (archive footage)

Joe Rogan

Self (archive footage)

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