♛ LIVE CHESS BY THE FALLS 2025 ♛

Aerial View of the Chess Game from August 25, 2024

A Majestic Match at the Edge of Wonder

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, Ontario
🎟️ Admission: Free & Open to All


🌊 A Game Like No Other

Experience the thrill of live human chess set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Horseshoe Falls. As the sun sets and the mist rises, witness a full-scale chess match where players become the pieces, bringing the game to life in a truly immersive spectacle.

🎭 Be Part of the Action

Chess enthusiast, a performer, or a supporter?

There’s a role for everyone.

🧠 Supporting Noble Causes

NATIONAL BENEFICIARY

This event proudly supports the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, aiming to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research and support services. Join us in making a difference.

DONATE

PROVINCIAL BENEFICIARY

We are proud to add Canadian Mental Health Association of Ontario as our provincial beneficiary for this event.

DONATE

LOCAL BENEFICIARY

We are proud to add ToolBox Project Niagara as a Beneficiary to this year’s event.

Gold Sponsors

Media Partners

May 12, 2024 (CTV Video from the First Live Chess ever in Canada on Parliament Hill)

Take a look back at our inaugural event in 2024, Ottawa in 2024 and 2025 and see the community come together in support of a great cause.