King Chess

Eight Super Grandmasters battle it out in the strongest chess tournament in history. This inside scoop covers all 14 grueling rounds while delving into cultural experiences including chess boxing, visual artists and top chess legends.

Cast

Summer Dylan

as Self

Fabiano Caruana

as Self

Magnus Carlsen

as Self

Wesley So

as Self

Ding Liren

as Self

Vladimir Kramnik

as Self

Sergey Karjakin

as Self

Levon Aronian

as Self

Alexander Grischuk

as Self

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov

as Self

Reviews

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Film Review: King Chess - A World Championship Cycle Like You Will Never See Again Directed by Gloria Iseli Rating: ★★★★☆ King Chess - A World Championship Cycle Like You Will Never See Again is a captivating documentary that immerses viewers into the high-stakes world of competitive chess. D...

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