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Untold: Chess Mates

Untold: Chess Mates

2026 · Movie · 1h 15m

Seventh of the 24 Untold films by score. Untold: Breaking Point leads at 76, ahead of Untold: The Race of the Century (74). It runs a compact 1h 15m. Streaming on Netflix.

Synopsis

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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SourceRatingWeight
IMDb6.9/1071%
TMDB7.0/1040 votes29%
Balasaur Score69100%

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