The Poetic Checkmate @ Busboys and Poets Anacostia Wash DC

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 

🎟 Online Price: $15.00

At Door $22.00

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 b

efore we move, and make a difference! ♟🎤🎨🔥