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Chess King

7.019881h 28mMovieDrama

In a small southern frontier town, an old man called “Nail Li” boasts about his chess skills by nailing a general piece to the board, challenging anyone to remove it. During this era, many young people moved to the countryside. The town’s…

DirectorTeng Wenji

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Cast · Directed by Teng Wenji

XYXie Yuan
Xie Yuan
Wang Yisheng
ZLZhao Liang
Zhao Liang
Tiehan
NBNiu Ben
Niu Ben
The Secretary
LFLee Fai
Lee Fai

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Chess King — streaming FAQ

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Chess King isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Chess King on Netflix?

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

What is the OTT release date for Chess King?

Chess King hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.