Judit Polgár
Netflix releases trailer for Queen of Chess documentary
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Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Queen of Chess, a documentary chronicling Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár's rise in a male-dominated sport. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film premieres at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 27 and streams on Netflix starting February 6. It highlights Polgár's challenges against figures like Garry Kasparov and her barrier-breaking achievements.
A new Netflix documentary, 'Queen of Chess,' explores the extraordinary journey of chess grandmaster Judit Polgár, who became the world's top female player at age 12. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film delves into her battles against skepticism and sexism in the male-dominated sport. ABC News recently interviewed Kennedy and Polgár about her unconventional path to greatness.