Queen of Chess

Queen of Chess is a 2026 documentary film which explores the life and career of Hungarian chess grandmaster Judit Polgár. It focuses on her father's efforts to train her and her two sisters to become chess grandmasters, and on the saga of her multiple and intense matches against the then formidable world champion Garry Kasparov. It was directed by Rory Kennedy.

MPAA Rating:NR
Genre:Biography, Documentary
Country:United States
Directed By:Rory Kennedy
Written By:Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester
Stars:Judit Polgár
In Theaters:Feb 06, 2026
Runtime:1 hour 33 minutes
Production:Moxie Films, Queenside Pictures, Rhino Films
Available On:Netflix
Read More On:Wikipedia