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title: "Checkmates"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/checkmates-2024-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1175075
imdb_id: "tt28375638"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 105
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Checkmates (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/checkmates-2024-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Checkmates (Spanish title: Menudas piezas).
Year: 2024.
Genre: Comedy.
Director: Nacho García Velilla.
Cast: Alexandra Jiménez, Luis Callejo, Francesc Orella, María Adánez.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Release Date: 04/12/2024 (ES).
Plot: Candela, headmistress of an elite school, returns to her old high school after a traumatic divorce to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. She learns that in chess and life, it does not matter if one is a king or a pawn because everyone ends up in the same box.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Checkmates is a 2024 Spanish comedy film directed by Nacho García Velilla. The film is titled Menudas piezas in Spanish. The cast includes Alexandra Jiménez, Luis Callejo, Francesc

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nacho G. Velilla
- **Networks / Studios**: Felicitas Media, Lightbox Animation Studios, Menudas piezas

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexandra Jiménez** as *Candela*
- **María Adánez** as *Virginia*
- **Francesc Orella** as *Emilio*
- **Miguel Rellán** as *Santiago*
- **Alain Hernández** as *Lucas*
- **José Manuel Poga** as *German*
- **Luis Callejo** as *Lope*
- **Rocío Velayos** as *Luna*
- **Pablo Louazel** as *Diego*
- **Verónica Senra** as *Iria*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Checkmates online?
Checkmates is currently available to watch or stream on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Checkmates worth watching?
Checkmates holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 105 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Checkmates and when was it released?
Checkmates is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Checkmates?
Checkmates was directed by Nacho G. Velilla.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Checkmates — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1175075)
- [Checkmates (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmates_(film))
- [Checkmates (Short 2024) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33703151/fullcredits/)
- [Checkmates (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1175075-menudas-piezas/cast)
- [Checkmates (2024) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/checkmates-2024-2/credits)

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