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Favorite Chess Movies Based on a True Story

I have watched a lot of chess movies based on the lives of real chess players and I have enjoyed them all for different reasons. "Queen of Katwe" still seems to come out on top as the most inspiring to me.

What's on the top of your list?
@Bishop1964 said in #2:
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Wow! Right of the bat one I haven't seen! Thanks! I love the knight art too! What a beautiful ad! Ok... no spoilers, but the trailer is already moving! Looking forward to checking it out!
"Vostok's Checkmate" is a chess film that is based on the true incident of a researcher attacking his opponent with an axe after losing a game of chess in the Russian Vostok station in Antarctica in 1959. The film depicts the intense pressure, isolation, and competitive spirit that can arise when a group of people live and work in such a harsh and extreme environment. The interpersonal conflicts and the psychological effects of isolation are masterfully portrayed, making this a challenging and thought-provoking film to watch.
@chessfan124 said in #4:
> "Vostok's Checkmate" is a chess film that is based on the true incident of a researcher attacking his opponent with an axe after losing a game of chess in the Russian Vostok station in Antarctica in 1959. The film depicts the intense pressure, isolation, and competitive spirit that can arise when a group of people live and work in such a harsh and extreme environment. The interpersonal conflicts and the psychological effects of isolation are masterfully portrayed, making this a challenging and thought-provoking film to watch.

I'm not sure I could watch this one... too intense... Never heard this story either, but it sounds "thought-provoking" as you said.

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