Checkmate
English. Directed by Nathan Fielder.
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.
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What movies are like Checkmate?
If you liked Checkmate, try Untold: Chess Mates, Queen of Katwe, Bobby Fischer Against the World.
Who directed Checkmate?
Checkmate was directed by Nathan Fielder.