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Untold: Chess Mates (2026) is streaming on Netflix.
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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.
This documentary strips away the quiet dignity of the chessboard to reveal the raw, ugly friction between a reigning legend and a disruptive newcomer. It captures the exact moment online chess culture collided with old-world prestige to spark a scandal that changed the game forever.
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Thomas Tancred
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Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann
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Untold: Chess Mates
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Director
Thomas Tancred
Cast
Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann
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