Magnus Carlsen

In 2004, when Magnus was 13 years old he made a decision: he would become the World Chess Champion. This coming of age story unfolds as we follow the prodigy battling his way through the ranks of chess, with personal sacrifices, special friendships and a caring family.

The thrilling, inside story of the psychology of sporting winners. Filmed during the world's strongest open chess tournament ever, "King's Gambit" reveals the tension, jubilation and heartache of professional chess and top-level sports competitors.

Follows eight Super Grandmasters through fourteen grueling rounds as they battle it out to take on the World Champion, Magnus Carlsen.