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1. The Queen's Gambit. 2020 7 eps TV-MA. 8.5 (556K) Rate. TV Mini Series. Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price. Creator Scott Frank Allan Scott Stars Anya Taylor-Joy Chloe Pirrie Bill Camp. 2. Searching for Bobby Fischer.
- Searching For Bobby Fischer.
- Magnus
- Brooklyn Castle
- Queen of Katwe
- Bobby Fischer Against The World
- The Luzhin Defense
- Pawn Sacrifice
"Searching for Bobby Fischer" inspired a scholastic chess boom in the United States. With a star-studded cast of actors including Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, and Joan Allen, the film was destined to deliver. The movie was based on the book "Searching for Bobby Fischer" by Fred Waitzkinwhich detailed his son Josh Waitzkin's journ...
Magnus Carlsen needs no introduction to the chess world. Carlsen has been a dominating force in the world of chess before, during, and after becoming world champion. This 2016 documentary film "Magnus" was released shortly before the Carlsen vs. Karjaken world championship match. The film documents the Carlsen family with the focus on Magnus's rise...
"Brooklyn Castle" came out in 2012 and was an instant hit with chess fans, educational professionals, and parents. The documentary film follows the successful Intermediate School 318 (I.S. 318) along with head chess teacher Elizabeth Spiegel in Brooklyn, New York over the course of a year though the ups and downs of competitive chess. I.S. 318 over...
The 2012 book made into a movie "Queen of Katwe" is a 2016 film based on the life of Ugandan chess player Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl growing up in the slums of Katwe. Phiona, played by actress Madina Nalwanga, would frequent the local center where chess is taught by Robert Katende, played by actor David Oyelowo. At first her motivation is that t...
"Bobby Fischer Against the World" dives into the life and genius of Bobby Fischer. There are several interviews with personalities such as Larry Evans, Susan Polgar, Garry Kasparov, and many others that knew Fischer or were influenced by his genius. Bobby Fischer took on the entire Soviet chess empire and won! The film includes rare footage of Fisc...
The 2000 film "The Luzhin Defense" was a dramatic portrayal of a talented chess player named Aleksandr Ivanovich Luzhin played by actor John Turturro. The film is based on the book "The Defense" by author Vladimir Nabokov. Luzhin travels to Italy to compete in a prestigious tournament where he also meets and falls in love with Natalia Katkov played...
This much anticipated 2014 drama "Pawn Sacrifice" is based on the story of Bobby Fischer's rise through chess all the way up to the world championship. Actor Tobey Maquire plays the role of Bobby Fischer, while Liev Scheiber plays Soviet World Champion Boris Spassky. The film explores the dark side of Fischer's paranoia. Part of the film visits Fis...
The Queen's Gambit: Created by Scott Frank, Allan Scott. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie, Bill Camp, Marcin Dorocinski. Orphaned at the tender age of nine, prodigious introvert Beth Harmon discovers and masters the game of chess in 1960s USA. But child stardom comes at a price.
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- Drama
- TV-MA
- 2020-10-23
23. Nov. 2020 · Did Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit leave you suddenly wanting more chess content? Here’s our list of the 10 best chess movies, including Queen of Katwe, Searching for Bobby Fischer, and more.
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- Tim Grierson,Will Leitch
23. Sept. 2021 · Original title: Schachnovelle. 2021. 1h 50m. IMDb RATING. 6.8 /10. 4.7K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Play trailer 1:58. 2 Videos. 9 Photos. Drama Thriller War. To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess. Director. Philipp Stölzl. Writers. Eldar Grigorian. Stefan Zweig. Stars.
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- Drama, Thriller, War
- Philipp Stölzl
- 2021-09-23
26. Okt. 2023 · With over 800 movie fans casting their votes, this list is the ultimate guide to the best chess movies ever made. From gripping dramas to thrilling biopics and comedies, these films are a must-watch for any fan of the royal game. There's something about chess that makes it ripe for cinematic adaptation.
28. Nov. 2020 · Movies. Movie Lists. 10 Best Chess Movies, Ranked (According To IMDb) By Nathan Sharp. Published Nov 28, 2020. Netflix's The Queen's Gambit has created a lot of interest surrounding chess and its place in entertainment. Here are the best movies about the game! There are many obstacles that prevent chess movies from being entertaining.
