Documentary · United Kingdom · 2025 · 1h 15m

King's Gambit

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Director
Alan Byron
Cast
Magnus Carlsen as Self Garry Kasparov as Self Fabiano Caruana as Self Arkady Dvorkovich as Self Daniel John King as Self
Crew
Vincent Vardnoush — Editor Alan Byron — Writer Alan Byron — Producer Alan Ormsby — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
chesschess championchess tournamentplaying chesschess match
Key Collaborators
Alan Byron Director Vincent Vardnoush Editor Alan Byron Writer Alan Byron Producer Alan Ormsby Producer
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