Netflix released the official trailer for the documentary “Queen of Chess” about Hungarian GM Judit Polgar on January 19. The film will be premiered at the 2026 Sundance Festival and will be available on Netflix starting February 7.

The Queen of Chess follows Judit Polgar’s mission to become the top player of her generation. The documentary features interviews with Polgar, Garry Kasparov, and family members. The project is produced by Award–nominated and Emmy–winning director Rory Kennedy, Mark Bailey, and Keven McAlester.

Rory Kennedy

Rory Kennedy

Award–nominated and Emmy–winning director

“We are living in a moment when so many people are still fighting for equal footing — Judit’s life shows what can happen when one person has the resolve to break through barriers.

With this film, my team and I hope to give Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player in history, the spotlight that her groundbreaking journey deserves. We are excited to bring Judit’s story to Netflix, where people around the world will be able to witness just what is possible when we challenge assumptions about gender, talent, and opportunity.”

The release follows the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” which increased global chess interest upon its release in 2020. That fictional show featured a female chess prodigy while “Queen of Chess” documents the real story of a female chess pioneer.

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