Queen of Chess (2026)

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Queen of Chess
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StarringJudit PolgarGarry Kasparov
DirectorRory Kennedy
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NR 1 hr 33 minFeb 6th, 2026Documentary
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Plot
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.

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On Digital & Streaming:February 6th, 2026 - Watch Now
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Regina K. Scully, Meryl Metni, Stephen Nemeth, Galen Walker, Ariane Wu
Production Companies:Moxie Films
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