Queen of Chess
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Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár challenges champion Garry Kasparov and her controlling father over 15 years, breaking gender barriers to become the greatest female player ever and one of history's finest.
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- deusarmFebruary 10, 2026As a Hungarian, I watched this documentary with a deep sense of pride. This small, often storm-tossed Central European country has given the world so many brilliant minds and lasting contributions. Judit Polgár and her sisters stand as powerful examples of perseverance, talent, and determination, especially in a traditionally patriarchal field. Their story reminds us that no matter where you come from, true ability and dedication can always find a way to triumph.
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Queen of Chess was released on February 6, 2026.
Queen of Chess was directed by Rory Kennedy.
Queen of Chess has a runtime of 1h 33m.
Queen of Chess was produced by Mark Bailey, Keven McAlester.
Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár challenges champion Garry Kasparov and her controlling father over 15 years, breaking gender barriers to become the greatest female player ever and one of history's finest.
The key characters in Queen of Chess are Self (Judit Polgár), Self (Garry Kasparov), Self (László Polgár).
Queen of Chess is rated TV-PG.
Queen of Chess is a Documentary, Biography film.
Queen of Chess has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.