Queen of Chess (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2026, Queen of Chess is a documentary film directed by Rory Kennedy, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Queen of Chess stars Judit Polgar as Self and Garry Kasparov as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Queen of Chess has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen of Chess page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen of Chess (2026)?
- In US, Queen of Chess is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen of Chess worth watching?
- Queen of Chess holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queen of Chess?
- Queen of Chess stars Judit Polgar and Garry Kasparov.
- When was Queen of Chess released?
- Queen of Chess was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.