Overview - Untold: Chess Mates

Date of release

Genres

  • Documentary

Runtime: 75 minutes

Homepage: Untold: Chess Mates

Budget

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Revenue

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Spoken Languages

  • English

Production companies

  • Name: Propagate Content

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Stardust Frames

    Production country United States of America

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.

Cast

  • Name: Magnus Carlsen

    Character: Himself

    Popularity: 0.2195

    the profile picture of Magnus Carlsen

  • Name: Hans Niemann

    Character: Himself

    Popularity: 0.078