Untold: Chess Mates
Taste attributes: documentarycrimebiographyslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedfighting evilsocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, heavy documentary, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
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- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminated in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which eventually led to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.
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- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2026
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Propagate Content
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