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Netflix sets April release for Carlsen-Niemann chess scandal documentary
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Netflix has announced that its Untold series documentary, titled 'Chess Mates,' exploring the 2022 cheating scandal between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, will premiere on April 7, 2026. The film follows the controversy sparked by Niemann's victory over Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup and the subsequent $100 million lawsuit. Hans Niemann has responded on social media, seeking an American sponsor ahead of the release.
Netflix has announced that its documentary 'Untold: Chess Mates' will premiere on April 7, revisiting the 2022 controversy between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen. The film examines the fallout from Niemann's victory over Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup and their subsequent encounters. Niemann stated the documentary will shift the narrative around the scandal.
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A new Netflix documentary, The Queen of Chess, explores the life of Hungarian grandmaster Judit Polgar, from child prodigy to one of chess's greatest players. In tandem, Chess.com has launched limited-edition bots simulating Polgar at various career stages. The film highlights her triumphs amid political and gender barriers in 1970s Hungary.