The Poetic Checkmate   Thinking B4U Move Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Chess & Poetry / Art Slam

The Poetic Checkmate Thinking B4U Move Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Chess & Poetry / Art Slam

Date and Time

Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

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Description:

The Poetic Checkmate @ Busboys and Poets

Think Before You Move: Stop the Violence, Increase the Peace

Chess. Poetry. Art. A Celebration of Strategy, Culture, and Change.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Busboys and Poets - Anacostia
๐Ÿ“ Address: 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
๐ŸŽŸ Entry Fee: $15

Big Chair Chess Club invites you to an electrifying fusion of chess, poetry, and art, all carrying a powerful message:
โ€œThink Before You Move. Increase Peace in the Streets โ€“ Stop the Violence.โ€

โ™Ÿ Chess Tournament Details

  • Time Control: 15 minutes + 10-second increment
  • Sections & Prizes:
    • Advanced (1900+): ๐Ÿ† $150 Top Prize
    • Intermediate (U1600): ๐Ÿ† $75 Top Prize
    • Beginner (U1200): ๐Ÿ† $50 Top Prize
    • 2nd Place: Gift Card

๐Ÿ“Œ Chessboards and clocks provided.

๐ŸŽค Half-Time Poetry Slam (After Round 2)

๐Ÿ’ฒ Crowd-Voted Winner Takes All โ€“ $100
๐Ÿ† Special Recognition at the Awards Ceremony

๐ŸŽ– Honoring Chess Excellence

During our closing ceremony, weโ€™ll recognize outstanding chess achievements in the community:

  • Howard University Chess Team โ€“ Celebrating their U1800 victory at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship
  • DC Public Schools Citywide Scholastic Champions (K-12) โ€“ Honoring the next generation of chess stars

๐ŸŽ™ Special Host & Live Entertainment

Enjoy performances, poetry, and a special guest host between rounds! This is more than a tournamentโ€”itโ€™s a movement.

๐Ÿ“Œ Register Now โ€“ Limited Spots Available!

Join us for an unforgettable event where strategy meets creativity, and community comes together for change. โ™Ÿ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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