Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

Movie · Documentary · 1h 15m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released April 7, 2026

Overview

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.

Directed by Thomas Tancred

Cast

• Magnus Carlsen as Self
• Hans Niemann as Self
• Danny Rensch as Self
• Erik Allebest as Self
• Hikaru Nakamura as Self
• Bruce Pandolfini as Self
• Henrik Carlsen as Self
• Levy Rozman as Self
• Piers Morgan as Self (archive footage)
• Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
• Fabiano Caruana as Self (archive footage)
• Joe Rogan as Self (archive footage)

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