Untold: Chess Mates - Release April 7, 2026

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Untold: Chess Mates is a documentary film releasing on April 7, 2026.

#whatonwhatgood Express Review by: Jovin Tardif

I watched this documentary and really enjoyed it. It tells the story of Magnus Carlsen, one of the greatest chess players of all time, and Hans Niemann, a young, rising chess star who became famous online.

The film shows how Niemann surprised the chess world by beating Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, sparking widespread controversy and accusations of cheating. 

After that, Niemann worked hard to rebuild his reputation and return to top-level chess, paving the way for a rematch with Carlsen in 2024.  The real question is: did he actually cheat? Tune in to the documentary and let me know what you think.

Untold: Chess Mates. (R) Hans Niemann in Untold: Chess Mates. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

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