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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 released a teaser trailer on March 10 for its upcoming documentary Untold: Chess Mates, which examines the 2022 controversy between grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. The 71-second clip has garnered over 400,000 views and prompted mixed responses from the chess community. The full documentary is set for release on April 7.
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Netflix has released the official trailer for 'Untold: Chess Mates,' its upcoming documentary on the 2022 Magnus Carlsen-Hans Niemann cheating scandal. The episode, part of the Untold series, premieres April 7, 2026, following last month's release date announcement.