Untold: Chess Mates

2026 1h 15m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 38★6.9IMDB · 1483

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Magnus Carlsen
Self
Hans Niemann
Self
Danny Rensch
Self
Erik Allebest
Self
Hikaru Nakamura
Self
Bruce Pandolfini
Self
Henrik Carlsen
Self
Levy Rozman
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thomas Tancred
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Part of the "Untold Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Deuby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann and Danny Rensch carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt40224399 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Thomas Tancred directs. Jay Deuby cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Part of the "Untold Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Jay Deuby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann and Danny Rensch carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt40224399 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 38 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.