King's Gambit
Synopsis
The thrilling, inside story of the psychology of sporting winners. Filmed during the world's strongest open chess tournament ever, "King's Gambit" reveals the tension, jubilation and heartache of professional chess and top-level sports competitors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Byron
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Byron
- Original Title
- King's Gambit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Byron
Alan Byron
Vincent Vardnoush
Alan Byron, Alan Ormsby
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Byron
Writer
Alan Byron
Director
Alan Byron
Producer
Alan Ormsby
Producer
Vincent Vardnoush
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What is King's Gambit about?
The thrilling, inside story of the psychology of sporting winners. Filmed during the world's strongest open chess tournament ever, "King's Gambit" reveals the tension, jubilation and heartache of professional chess and top-level sports competitors.
Who directed King's Gambit?
King's Gambit was directed by Alan Byron.
Who stars in King's Gambit?
The principal cast of King's Gambit includes Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Fabiano Caruana, Arkady Dvorkovich, Daniel John King.
When was King's Gambit released and how long is it?
King's Gambit was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.