Checkmate
Synopsis
The story centers on what has been described as the “biggest scandal in the history of chess,” following the controversial 2022 head-to-head match between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann, during which the latter was accused of cheating.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Fielder
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Mezrich
- Original Title
- Checkmate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- A24, Fruit Tree
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Fielder
Ben Mezrich
Emma Stone, Dave McCary
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Stone
Producer
Nathan Fielder
Director
Dave McCary
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate
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What is Checkmate about?
The story centers on what has been described as the “biggest scandal in the history of chess,” following the controversial 2022 head-to-head match between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann, during which the latter was accused of cheating.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Nathan Fielder.
Who stars in Checkmate?
The principal cast of Checkmate includes Not specified.
When was Checkmate released and how long is it?
Checkmate was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.