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Queen of Chess (2026)

Movie ★ 7.5 93 min

Documentary

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.

Rory Kennedy Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 27, 2026
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt39162904
Studio
Moxie Films

Themes

Cast

Judit Polgar Judit Polgar Self Garry Kasparov Garry Kasparov Self

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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.
Who stars in Queen of Chess?
Queen of Chess stars Judit Polgar, Garry Kasparov.
When was Queen of Chess released?
Queen of Chess is a 2026 documentary film.
Where can I watch Queen of Chess?
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