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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.