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Untold: Chess Mates

2026 · 75 min

A tense, talky procedural about suspicion and reputation, more gripping as a slow accumulation of accusation than as spectacle.

Directed by
Thomas Tancred
Genres
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.
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Obsession, deception, ambition, justice
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Directed by
Thomas Tancred
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Thomas Tancred
    Starring
    Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch, Erik Allebest, Hikaru Nakamura, Bruce Pandolfini, Henrik Carlsen, Levy Rozman
    Runtime
    75 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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