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'Grandmasters' Docuseries Premieres at Tribeca: Carlsen, Niemann, and the Battle for Chess's Future

A new docuseries featuring Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann, Wesley So, and GothamChess is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7. 'Grandmasters' follows the Freestyle Chess revolution and its collision with FIDE. It's being called chess's Drive to Survive moment.

Magnus CarlsenHans NiemannWesley SoHikaru Nakamura+2 more
2 weeks agonetflixmagnus carlsen

Niemann Admits to More Cheating, Carlsen Says 'Not Playing a Human' in Netflix Chess Documentary

Netflix's Untold: Chess Mates is out. Hans Niemann admitted to cheating in up to 39 online games, while Magnus Carlsen revealed he felt he 'was not playing a human' at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup. Here are the biggest takeaways.

Magnus CarlsenHans NiemannHikaru Nakamura
2 weeks agonetflixmagnus carlsen

Netflix's 'Untold: Chess Mates' Drops April 7 - Everything You Need to Know About the Carlsen-Niemann Documentary

Netflix's documentary on the biggest chess scandal in decades premieres April 7. Here's what the Carlsen vs Niemann film covers and why it matters.

Magnus CarlsenHans NiemannHikaru Nakamura
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