Queen of Chess(2026)
Queen of Chess Synopsis
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.
Queen of Chess (2026) is a documentary film directed by Rory Kennedy, released on January 27, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Judit Polgár, Garry Kasparov, László Polgár and Sofia Polgár. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Rory Kennedy
- Producers:
- Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester
- Cinematographer:
- Imre Juhász
- Production:
- Moxie Films
- Status:
- Released
Queen of Chess (2026) Trailer
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Queen of Chess Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Queen of Chess.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Meet the Artist 2026: Rory Kennedy on “Queen of Chess”
Featurette
Queen of Chess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judit Polgár
as Self
Garry Kasparov
as Self
- László Polgár
László Polgár
as Self
- Sofia Polgár
Sofia Polgár
as Self
- Klára Polgár
Klára Polgár
as Self
- Gustáv Font
Gustáv Font
as Self
Anna Rudolf
as Self
Jovanka Houska
as Self
Maurice Ashley
as Self
- William Hartston
William Hartston
as Self
- Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam
Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam
as Self
Bobby Fischer
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by Rory Kennedy, produced by Mark Bailey and Keven McAlester.
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Queen of Chess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 75 ratings.
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Queen of Chess – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Queen of Chess online?
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Queen of Chess (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Queen of Chess?
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The main cast of Queen of Chess (2026) includes Judit Polgár, Garry Kasparov, László Polgár, Sofia Polgár and Klára Polgár. The film was directed by Rory Kennedy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Queen of Chess released?
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Queen of Chess was released on January 27, 2026 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Queen of Chess worth watching?
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Queen of Chess (2026) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Queen of Chess?
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