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Untold: Chess Mates

7.020261h 15mDocumentary
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Untold: Chess Mates is a 2026 documentary film, running 1h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: +16 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

+16 age rating1h 15mDocumentary

Rated +16 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2026-04-07
Runtime
1h 15m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Thomas Tancred
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 · 40 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

13 names
Magnus CarlsenSelf
Hans NiemannSelf
Danny RenschSelf
Erik AllebestSelf
Hikaru NakamuraSelf
Bruce PandolfiniSelf
Henrik CarlsenSelf
Levy RozmanSelf
Piers MorganSelf (archive footage)
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Fabiano CaruanaSelf (archive footage)
Joe RoganSelf (archive footage)
Trevor NoahSelf (archive footage)

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Is Untold: Chess Mates suitable for children?

Untold: Chess Mates is rated +16 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Untold: Chess Mates about?

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…

How long is Untold: Chess Mates?

Untold: Chess Mates runs for 1h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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