Queen of Chess(2026)
Overview
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.
Director
Rory Kennedy
Studio
Moxie Films
Cast
Judit Polgar
as Self
Garry Kasparov
as Self
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
Hungarian
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Moxie Films
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Where can I watch Queen of Chess?▼
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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 and released in 2026. It is a documentary film.
How long is Queen of Chess?▼
Queen of Chess has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Queen of Chess?▼
The cast of Queen of Chess includes Judit Polgar as Self, Garry Kasparov as Self.
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