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Untold: Chess Mates

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, April 7 2026
Genres: Documentary
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Portrait of Magnus CarlsenMagnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen will be 35 in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 30 1990
Portrait of Hans NiemannHans Niemann. Hans Niemann will be >> in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Thomas TancredThomas Tancred. Thomas Tancred will be >> in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Director'
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Portrait of Chapman WayChapman Way. Chapman Way will be >> in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Development Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maclain WayMaclain Way. Maclain Way will be 35 in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Development Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 04 1991
Portrait of Ryan DuffyRyan Duffy. Ryan Duffy will be >> in Untold: Chess Mates as 'Production Runner'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday