---
title: "Computer Chess"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/computer-chess-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 158743
imdb_id: "tt2007360"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 119
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Computer Chess (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/computer-chess-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Computer Chess is a 2013 comedy film directed by Andrew Bujalski and set in the 1980s. The story centers around the American Computer Chess Convention, where enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500. Cast members include Kriss Schludermann, Tom Fletcher, Wiley Wiggins, and Patrick Riester.

The film offers an artificially intelligent comedy experience with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. Released in the US on July 17, 2013, the film captures a specialized tournament culture focused on man versus machine competition.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Enthusiasts gather for a 1980s man versus machine computer chess tournament with a cash prize."

### Why Watch
- It features a unique 1980s-set story centered around a man versus machine chess tournament.
- It depicts enthusiasts gathering to pit their programs against human players and other computer programs.
- It offers a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a niche comedy that may not appeal to viewers looking for mainstream blockbusters.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is an artificially intelligent comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1980s-setting, #chess-tournament, #man-versus-machine, #comedy, #convention, #artificially-intelligent

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Bujalski
- **Networks / Studios**: Computer Chess

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Riester** as *Bishton*
- **Myles Paige** as *Papageorge*
- **James Curry** as *Carbray*
- **Robin Schwartz** as *Shelly*
- **Gerald Peary** as *Henderson*
- **Wiley Wiggins** as *Beuscher*
- **Gordon Kindlmann** as *Schoesser*
- **Kriss Schludermann** as *ADVANTAGE Member*
- **Tom Fletcher** as *DEEP SPEED Member*
- **Kevin Bewersdorf** as *Cameraman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Computer Chess?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you want to see a 1980s-set story about a computer chess tournament.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Computer Chess is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Computer Chess — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/158743)

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