Sundance Premiere

Netflix releases documentary on chess icon Judit Polgar

February 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Netflix has launched 'Queen of Chess,' a documentary chronicling the life of Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player in history. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026, before streaming globally on February 6. It highlights Polgar's rise from a Hungarian prodigy to breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.