Grandmasters (2026)

The once esoteric and uninspired world of competitive chess is thrown into turmoil when an eccentric German entrepreneur enlists reigning champion Magnus Carlsen to launch a new league that aims to revolutionize the game, challenge the sport's governing body, and "make chess cool."

Cast (7)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Magnus Carlsen

Self

W

Wesley So

Self

J

Jan Henric Buettner

Self

H

Hans Niemann

Self

D

Danny Rensch

Self

L

Levy Rozman

Self

Lotis Key

Self

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