Queen of Chess

Documentary • 2026 • 1h 33m

Queen of Chess movie poster
RATING3.8
RUNTIME1h 33m
LANGUAGEEN
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.

🎥 Production Details
Release Status
Released
Genres
Documentary
Director
Rory Kennedy
Original Language
EN
🎭 Cast
Judit PolgarJudit PolgarSelf
Garry KasparovGarry KasparovSelf
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen of Chess about?
A Hungarian girl dreams of conquering international men’s chess. After a 15-year battle against world champion Garry Kasparov and her domineering father, Judit Polgár revolutionizes the sport’s patriarchal culture to become one of the greatest chess prodigies in history and the greatest woman chess player of all time.
Who directed Queen of Chess?
Queen of Chess was directed by Rory Kennedy.
When was Queen of Chess released?
Queen of Chess was released on January 27, 2026.
How long is Queen of Chess?
Queen of Chess has a runtime of 1h 33m.
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