
Chapman Way
Development Producer

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, is challenged by Hans Niemann, a rising star who capitalizes on the meteoric growth of online chess. Niemann’s ascension culminated in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, which eventually led to allegations and revelations of cheating. Determined to clear his name, Niemann fights his way back to the top of the chess world, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.

Chapman Way
Development Producer

Maclain Way
Development Producer

Ryan Duffy
Production Runner

Thomas Tancred
Director

Jake Graham-Felsen
Producer

Carolyn Craddock
Producer

Jay Deuby
Editor

Magnus Carlsen
Himself

Hans Niemann
Himself

Danny Rensch
Self

Erik Allebest
Self

Hikaru Nakamura
Self

Bruce Pandolfini
Self

Henrik Carlsen
Self

Levy Rozman
Self

Piers Morgan
Self (archive footage)

Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)

Fabiano Caruana
Self (archive footage)

Joe Rogan
Self (archive footage)

Trevor Noah
Self (archive footage)