Chess movies and TV shows

Here is a list of movies that feature chess as a central theme or element:

1. The Russian Puzzle (2008) - Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this crime thriller film is based on the novel by William Landay. The story follows a detective who uses chess as a metaphor for his investigation into a series of murders in a small Massachusetts town.
2. Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) - A drama about a young chess prodigy and his relationship with his father and chess coach.
3. Pawn Sacrifice (2014) - A biographical drama about the life of chess champion Bobby Fischer, focusing on his 1972 World Chess Championship match against Boris Spassky.
4. The Queen's Gambit (2020) - A drama series based on the novel of the same name, following the life of chess prodigy Beth Harmon as she rises to become the world champion.
5. King's Gambit (2016) - A drama about a young chess prodigy who is forced to compete in the world of chess as a means of survival.
6. The Dark Hours (2013) - A drama about a chess prodigy who is struggling with his mental health and his relationship with his father.
7. Endgame (2007) - Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, this drama film is based on the novel of the same name by Swedish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen. The story revolves around a chess prodigy who becomes a detective and uses his chess skills to solve a complex murder case.
8. Chess Challenge (2007) - A documentary film that follows the 2002-2003 FIDE Grand Prix, a chess tournament featuring the world's top players. The film provides an in-depth look at the players' strategies, personalities, and the high stakes involved in the competition.
9. Chess Fever (2015) - A documentary about the life and career of chess prodigy and former world champion Garry Kasparov.
10. The Game (1968) - A drama about a chess prodigy who becomes obsessed with the game and his rivalry with another player.

These movies and series explore various aspects of chess, from its impact on the lives of players to its role in the world of competitive chess. They showcase the intellectual and emotional challenges that chess can present, as well as the beauty and complexity of the game itself.