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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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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.