Grandmasters

Name: Grandmasters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026
Duration: 170 min

2026 · 170 min

Documentary

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The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."

Crew

Director Liza Mandelup
Director of Photography Benjamin Whatley

Cast

Magnus Carlsen
Self
W
Wesley So
Self
J
Jan Henric Buettner
Self
H
Hans Niemann
Self
D
Danny Rensch
Self
L
Levy Rozman
Self
Lotis Key
Self

Crew

Director — Liza Mandelup
Director of Photography — Benjamin Whatley

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Intermission

GO DEEPER

Turn the obscurity dial up. There's a lot further down to go.

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