Untold: Chess Mates
6.6
2026
1h 15m
Documentary
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.
Director
Thomas Tancred
Top Cast
Magnus Carlsen
Self
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Hans Niemann
Self
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Danny Rensch
Self
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Erik Allebest
Self
Hikaru Nakamura
Self
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Bruce Pandolfini
Self
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Henrik Carlsen
Self
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Levy Rozman
Self
Piers Morgan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
