
Untold: Chess Mates
2026 · Movie · 75 min · ★ 6.9
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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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-04-07
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (20 votes)
Themes
- chess
- based on true story
- chess champion
- chess match
Cast & crew

Magnus Carlsen
as Self
- HN
Hans Niemann
as Self
- DR
Danny Rensch
as Self
- EA
Erik Allebest
as Self

Hikaru Nakamura
as Self
- BP
Bruce Pandolfini
as Self
- HC
Henrik Carlsen
as Self
- LR
Levy Rozman
as Self

Piers Morgan
as Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Thomas Tancred