The Chess Player
2017, Spanish. Directed by Luis Oliveros.
In 1934 Diego Padilla wins the Spanish Championship of Chess and meets a French journalist, Marianne Latour, and they fall in love. At the end of the Civil War, Marianne convinces Diego to live in France with their daughter, where shortly afterwards Diego will be accused of spying by the Nazis and imprisoned in an SS prison. In prison, Diego will try to survive in a hostile environment thanks to Colonel Maier's passion for chess.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Chess Player
The Chess Player isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 5 May 2017
- Original title
- El jugador de ajedrez
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Julio Castedo
- Box office
- $245K
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The Chess Player: quick answers
Is The Chess Player worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Chess Player?
The Chess Player runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Chess Player have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Chess Player. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Chess Player parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Chess Player yet.
Which OTT platform is The Chess Player on?
The Chess Player isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Chess Player?
If you liked The Chess Player, try Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, Nuremberg, Eichmann.
Who directed The Chess Player?
The Chess Player (2017) was directed by Luis Oliveros and stars Marc Clotet, Melina Matthews, Alejo Sauras.