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Checkmates

7.020241h 38mMovieComedy

Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.

DirectorNacho G. Velilla
WritersDavid S. Olivas·Marta Sánchez
ProducersLeonor Acosta·Álvaro Augustín

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 21 other countries

Checkmates isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bolivia and 17 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nacho G. Velilla

AJAlexandra Jiménez
Alexandra Jiménez
Candela
MAMaría Adánez
María Adánez
Virginia
FOFrancesc Orella
Francesc Orella
Emilio
MRMiguel Rellán
Miguel Rellán
Santiago
AHAlain Hernández
Alain Hernández
Lucas
JPJosé Manuel Poga
José Manuel Poga
German
LCLuis Callejo
Luis Callejo
Lope
RVRocío Velayos
Rocío Velayos
Luna
PLPablo Louazel
Pablo Louazel
Diego
VS
Verónica Senra
Iria
KBKiko Bena
Kiko Bena
Keko
TQ
Tuoxin Qiu
Yao

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Checkmates — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Checkmates?

Checkmates isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Andorra, Argentina and Austria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Checkmates on Netflix?

No, Checkmates is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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Where can I watch Checkmates for free?

Checkmates isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Checkmates based on a true story?

Yes — Checkmates is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).