# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Czech Gambit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: A true story of a chess grandmaster played out like a chess game in real life.

A Czech Gambit, by Hamilton playwright Russell Armitage, was commissioned by the Prague International Chess Festival and performed at there in 2023. It is based on the true story of Czech Chess Grandmaster, Lubomir Kavalek, beginning in his early years when his father defected to Germany. It is full of drama, struggle, persecution, successes, match-fixing, political intrigue, and finally, escape to freedom in the West in 1968.

It was possibly the first play by a New Zealander to be performed in the Czech Republic, and now Hamilton audiences will be the first in New Zealand to see it.

If you liked the film Queen’s Gambit you will love A Czech Gambit.

Directed by Lorna Ashton

Running time: 120 mins
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/a-czech-gambit/200029939189514
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, performances, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204
- **lat**: -37.79221
- **long**: 175.28738
- **full address**: 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Czech Gambit being held?
  - **A:** A Czech Gambit takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am at 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Czech Gambit?
  - **A:** A Czech Gambit is organized by The Meteor.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Meteor's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Meteor a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Meteor has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Czech Gambit is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Czech Gambit sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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