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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 6, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rory Kennedy
- Original Score
- Camilo Forero, Chris Brocato
- Original Title
- Queen of Chess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Moxie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rory Kennedy
Camilo Forero, Chris Brocato
Imre Juhász
Jesse Overman, Azin Samari
Regina K. Scully, Meryl Metni, Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester, Stephen Nemeth
Department Leadership Roster
Rory Kennedy
Director
Mark Bailey
Producer
Keven McAlester
Producer
Jesse Overman
Editor
Azin Samari
Editor
Imre Juhász
Director of Photography
Camilo Forero
Original Music Composer
Chris Brocato
Original Music Composer
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Queen of Chess about?
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.
Who directed Queen of Chess?
Queen of Chess was directed by Rory Kennedy.
Who stars in Queen of Chess?
The principal cast of Queen of Chess includes Judit Polgár, Garry Kasparov, László Polgár, Sofia Polgár, Klára Polgár.
When was Queen of Chess released and how long is it?
Queen of Chess was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Queen of Chess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen of Chess was composed by Camilo Forero, Chris Brocato.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queen of Chess?
Queen of Chess holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).