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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin

TMDb8.5IMDbView on IMDb ↗2018-10-26· 85 min
Documentary

The story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.

Where to watch Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin in United Kingdom

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 19 Sept 2026.

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