Chess Fever (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1925, Chess Fever is a comedy film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. With an international chess tournament in progress, a young man becomes completely obsessed with the game. His fiancée has no interest in it, and becomes frustrated and depressed by his neglect of her, but wherever she goes she finds that she cannot escape chess. On the brink of giving up, she meets the world champion, Capablanca himself, with interesting results.
Who’s in it. Chess Fever stars José Raúl Capablanca as The World Champion, Vladimir Fogel as The Hero, Anna Zemtsova as The Heroine and Zakhar Darevsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Chess Fever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chess Fever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chess Fever tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chess Fever (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chess Fever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chess Fever worth watching?
- Chess Fever holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chess Fever?
- Chess Fever stars José Raúl Capablanca, Vladimir Fogel, Anna Zemtsova, Zakhar Darevsky and Konstantin Eggert.
- When was Chess Fever released?
- Chess Fever was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.