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."
Director: Liza Mandelup
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."
Grandmasters is a 2026 documentary movie from the United States directed by Liza Mandelup, starring Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So and Jan Henric Buettner. It was released on October 11, 2026. The running time is 2 h 50 min, in English.
Grandmasters was released on October 11, 2026.
Grandmasters was directed by Liza Mandelup.
The main cast includes Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, Jan Henric Buettner, Hans Niemann and Danny Rensch.
Grandmasters runs 2 h 50 min.
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Liza Mandelup
Magnus Carlsen
Danny Rensch
Levy Rozman
Lotis Key