Untold: Chess Mates
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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About Untold: Chess Mates
Untold: Chess Mates is a 2026 English-language documentary film directed by Thomas Tancred. The cast is led by Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch. It has a runtime of 1h 15m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Untold: Chess Mates was produced by Propagate Content and Stardust Frames and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2026.
- Director
- Thomas Tancred
- Release date
- April 7, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Propagate Content, Stardust Frames
Untold: Chess Mates cast & crew
Untold: Chess Mates was directed by Thomas Tancred.
The cast features Magnus Carlsen as Self, Hans Niemann as Self, Danny Rensch as Self, Erik Allebest as Self, Hikaru Nakamura as Self, and Bruce Pandolfini as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jake Graham-Felsen and Carolyn Craddock.
Is Untold: Chess Mates worth watching?
At 1h 15m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Untold: Chess Mates is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Untold: Chess Mates
Magnus Carlsen
Self
Hans Niemann
Self
Danny Rensch
Self
Erik Allebest
Self
Hikaru Nakamura
Self
Bruce Pandolfini
Self
Henrik Carlsen
Self
Levy Rozman
Self
Piers Morgan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Fabiano Caruana
Self (archive footage)
Joe Rogan
Self (archive footage)
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Untold: Chess Mates — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Untold: Chess Mates in United States?
Untold: Chess Mates is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Untold: Chess Mates on Netflix?
Yes — Untold: Chess Mates is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Untold: Chess Mates in?
Untold: Chess Mates is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Untold: Chess Mates?
Untold: Chess Mates runs 1 hours 15 minutes (75 minutes).
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