Argentina / Apr 07, 2026 / +16 / Netflix
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Levy Rozman | Self |
| Piers Morgan | Self (archive footage) |
| Donald Trump | Self (archive footage) |
| Fabiano Caruana | Self (archive footage) |
| Joe Rogan | Self (archive footage) |
| Trevor Noah | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Untold: Chess Mates |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Propagate Content, Stardust Frames |
| Official site | netflix.com |
| Release date | 7 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Jake Graham-Felsen, Carolyn Craddock |
| Editing | Jay Deuby |
| Assistant directors | Thomas Tancred |
Release dates
Digital
Germany / Apr 07, 2026 / Netflix
Italy / Apr 07, 2026 / Netflix
Mexico / Apr 07, 2026 / Netflix
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Singapore / Apr 07, 2026 / NC16 / Netflix
South Korea / Apr 07, 2026 / 15 / Netflix
Spain / Apr 07, 2026 / 12 / Netflix
TV
United States / Apr 07, 2026 / Netflix
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