Untold: Chess Mates
6.8
37 votes
April 7, 2026
1h 15m
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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Magnus Carlsen
SelfHans Niemann
SelfDanny Rensch
SelfErik Allebest
Self
Hikaru Nakamura
SelfBruce Pandolfini
SelfHenrik Carlsen
SelfLevy Rozman
Self
Piers Morgan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)Fabiano Caruana
Self (archive footage)
Joe Rogan
Self (archive footage)
Trevor Noah
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