Queen of Chess (2026)

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Rory Kennedy
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Moxie Films
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Judit Polgar

Self

Garry Kasparov

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Queen of Chess released?

Queen of Chess was released on January 27, 2026.

How long is Queen of Chess?

The runtime of Queen of Chess is 1h 33m.

What genre is Queen of Chess?

Queen of Chess is a Documentary movie.

What is the rating of Queen of Chess?

Queen of Chess has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Queen of Chess?

Queen of Chess is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Queen of Chess?

Queen of Chess was directed by Rory Kennedy.

Who stars in Queen of Chess?

The main cast of Queen of Chess includes Judit Polgar, Garry Kasparov.

What language is Queen of Chess in?

Queen of Chess is originally in English.