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Queen of Chess: Judit Polgar's Rise Debuts on Netflix

2/1/2026

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Rory Kennedy's documentary Queen of Chess profiles Judit Polgar, the top-ranked female chess player, and her rivalry with Garry Kasparov.
It highlights the Polgar sisters' Jewish heritage and their Budapest upbringing, where László Polgar trained them in chess via a controversial homeschooling approach.
The film debuts on Netflix on February 6, 2026.
It is screening at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Story summary

Rory Kennedy's documentary Queen of Chess profiles Judit Polgar, the top-ranked female chess player, and her rivalry with Garry Kasparov.
It highlights the Polgar sisters' Jewish heritage and their Budapest upbringing, where László Polgar trained them in chess via a controversial homeschooling approach.
The film debuts on Netflix on February 6, 2026.
It is screening at the Sundance Film Festival.