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Chess Story

4.020116mMovie

The battle of two great chess players to mentally overpower one another takes on a dimension of life-or-death physicality as their duel begins to echo with the violent sounds of warfare from centuries past.

DirectorIngvar Stefánsson
WriterIngvar Stefánsson
ProducersGagga Jonsdottir·Þorsteinn Bachmann

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Cast · Directed by Ingvar Stefánsson

ÞBÞorsteinn Bachmann
Þorsteinn Bachmann
Chess player 1
ISIngvar E. Sigurðsson
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Chess player 2

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Chess Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chess Story?

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

Is Chess Story on Netflix?

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

Is Chess Story on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Chess Story?

Chess Story 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 March 19, 2011. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.