Documentary 'Queen of Chess' about Judit Polgar's Life to Premiere on Netflix February 6

The life story of 'Queen of Chess' will be revealed.

According to the new releases lineup announced by Netflix on the 5th, 〈Queen of Chess〉 will be released on the 6th. 〈Queen of Chess〉 is a documentary film that chronicles the life of Judit Polgar, a woman who created a stir in the chess world, which was considered a male-dominated sport.

At a time when there was a widespread prejudice that women lacked both intellectual ability and character essential for chess, Judit Polgar was the only female player to boldly compete in the 'open section' dominated by male players, rising to world rank 8. A genius who defeated legendary chess champion Garry Kasparov and broke the record of Bobby Fischer, the youngest grandmaster in history, at the age of 15, her journey rewrote the history of chess.

〈Queen of Chess〉 deeply explores her intense life, from Judit Polgar's own recollections of that time to childhood match archive footage and interviews with her rivals and colleagues, revealing the human struggles hidden behind her fierce life. Set to be screened at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, 〈Queen of Chess〉 promises to offer high artistic quality and immersion beyond a simple documentary.

〈Queen of Chess〉 will be available on Netflix on February 6.