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The Poetic Checkmate @ Busboys and Poets

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

The Poetic Checkmate 

Thinking B4U Move Stop the Violence Increase the Peace

Chess & Poetry / Art Slam

A Celebration of Strategy, Culture, Creativity, and Change

📅 Date: Saturday April 26th, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm

📍 Location: Busboys and Poets Anacostia 

🎟 Must Register Online Price: $8.00

Join Big Chair Chess Club for an electrifying blend of chess, poetry, and art with a powerful message:

“Start Thinking B4U Move! Increase Peace in the Streets – Stop the Killing & Gun Violence.”

♟ Chess Tournament Details:

Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 sec increment

Advance 1900+ Section: 🏆 $150 Top Prize

Intermediate u1600 Section: 🏆 $75 Top Prize

Beginner u1200 Section: 🏆 $50

Gift Card for 2nd

Chessboards and clocks provided

🎤 Half-Time Poetry & Art Showdown (After Round 2)

🏆 Special Recognition at the Awards Ceremony

As part of our closing ceremony, we will be honoring outstanding chess achievements in our community:

🎖 Howard University Chess Team – Recognizing their victory in the U1800 section at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship

🎖 Recognizing DC Public Schools Citywide Scholastic Champions (K-12) – Celebrating the next generation of chess excellence

🎙 Special Host & Live Entertainment!

Between chess rounds, enjoy engaging performances, poetry, and entertainment with a special guest host! This is more than a tournament—it’s a DC community experience filled with strategy, art, and culture.

📌 Register Now – Limited Spots Available!

Let’s come together, think b4 we move, and make a difference! ♟🎤🎨🔥


 

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If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian is required to be present at the tournament venue for the duration of the event. The Big Chair Chess Club is not responsible for the supervision of minors outside of official tournament activities.

By submitting registration, you affirm that you have read and agreed to these terms.

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