♟️✨ HUMAN CHESSBOARD ✨♟️
Schedule
Wed Oct 01 2025 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand 1010 | Auckland, AU
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♟️✨ HUMAN CHESSBOARD ✨♟️Where strategy meets spectacle – chess like you’ve never seen it!
📅 Wednesday 1 October 2025
🕦 11am - 3pm
📍 Pioneer Women's Hall
👥 FREE | All Ages | School Holiday Fun
(Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian)
The wait is almost over! The Auckland Heritage Festival is just under two weeks away & we’re beyond excited to bring you one of the most imaginative events of the season: the Human Chessboard!!
Step into a living game board in the heart of the city, where players become life-sized chess pieces in a dramatic public match guided by EMC Chess Club leader Stuart Vogel.
Knights gallop, bishops plot, queens command & yes, even the audience gets a chance to be part of the action!
This heritage-inspired event pays homage to Auckland’s past chess champions : from J.C. Grierson to “Mr Chess” Ortvin Sarapu, while celebrating the timeless joy of play, strategy & community connection.
Expect:
✨ Spot PRIZES for creativity &character embodiment
✨ A welcoming festival atmosphere for tamariki, rangatahi, parents & elders
Whether you’re a seasoned chess fan, a curious passerby, or simply looking for a free, creative school holiday experience, the Human Chessboard will spark your imagination & connect you to Auckland’s rich cultural history.
BE A CHESS PEICE!! WE ARE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS!! Please reach out to: [email protected] if you are keen for some FUN!!
BIG THANKS to the Auckland Youth Chess Club ✨♟️
#HeritageFestival #AucklandAtPlay #HumanChessboard #ChessCommunity #WhānauFun
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Where is it happening?
2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
