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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- Released
- Production
- Propagate Content, Stardust Frames
Keywords
- chess
- based on true story
- chess champion
- chess match
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Top Cast
Magnus Carlsen as Self
Hans Niemann as Self
Danny Rensch as Self
Erik Allebest as Self
Hikaru Nakamura as Self
Bruce Pandolfini as Self
Henrik Carlsen as Self
Levy Rozman as Self
Top Crew
Thomas Tancred · Director
Jay Deuby · Editor
Jake Graham-Felsen · Producer
Carolyn Craddock · Producer
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