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Untold: Chess Mates (2026) runs 1 h 15 min and averages 7.1 from 40 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
1 h 15 min — ends 9:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Documentary
Released
April 7, 2026
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 40 votes
Director
Thomas Tancred
Starring
Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Danny Rensch, Erik Allebest
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Untold: Chess Mates?
Untold: Chess Mates is 1 h 15 min long (75 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Untold: Chess Mates rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Untold: Chess Mates.
Is Untold: Chess Mates a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Untold: Chess Mates?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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