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King's Gambit

King's Gambit

2025•1h 15m
Documentary

The thrilling, inside story of the psychology of sporting winners. Filmed during the world's strongest open chess tournament ever, "King's Gambit" reveals the tension, jubilation and heartache of professional chess and top-level sports competitors.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen

Self

Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov

Self

Fabiano Caruana

Self

Arkady Dvorkovich

Self

Daniel John King

Self

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