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Netflix’s ‘Queen of Chess’ tracks the rise of Judit Polgar — but leaves her Jewishness out of it

Watching Queen of Chess, Rory Kennedy’s Netflix documentary about the top-ranked woman chess player and her long contest with ...

'Queen of Chess' Review: Netflix's Fascinating New Documentary Is 'Queen’s Gambit' Meets 'Battle of the Sexes'

Netflix’s Queen of Chess documentary follows the life of Judit Polgár, the best female chess player ever, and her journey to ...
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Queen of Chess: Release date, cast & characters, where to watch, and what to expect

Queen of Chess, a Netflix documentary premiering February 6, 2026, explores Judit Polgár’s rise from prodigy to chess ...
The Financial Express

Magnus Carlsen’s reality check for Gukesh: ‘He might not be a GOAT, just an elite player with a great run’

Is Gukesh a GOAT or just an "elite" player who got lucky? Magnus Carlsen breaks down why expectations for the World Champion ...
Delaware County Daily Times

International chess grandmaster visits Media Chess Club

Checkmate, the Media Chess Club, welcomed a grandmaster chess champion on Tuesday night. Three-time U.S. Champion International Grandmaster Larry Christiansen visited Christiansen the group for an ...
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Here's why Hikaru Nakamura, the world's No. 2 chess player, is gaming the system with 'Mickey Mouse' tournaments

As far as chess tournaments go, the Louisiana State Championship and Iowa Open are not what you would describe as big-time events. The highest-ranked players from either event last year didn't even ...
BroadwayWorld

Interview: Hannah Cruz Says CHESS Is 'Like We’re Creating a New Musical'

BroadwayWorld spoke with Hannah about what's new and different in this first Broadway revival of Chess, starring alongside Lea Michele, what audience members can expect to see, and more. I am such a ...