Poetic Checkmate: Chess Tournament & Poetry Slam
Date and Time
Feb 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Feb 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Anacostia
Saturday, February 21 | 1:00–5:00 PM (Chess player check-in begins at 12:30 PM)
Poetic Checkmate brings together competitive chess and spoken word for an exciting afternoon of strategy, creativity, and community.
The event features a 4-round, 10-minute blitz chess tournament (unrated) with a $200 prize fund, alongside a live poetry slam competition with a $100 winner-takes-all prize, performed between rounds.
Chess tournament entry is $10 with early registration and $20 at the door. Entry to compete in the poetry slam is $10. Boards and clocks are provided, and participants of all skill levels are welcome. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the venue.
Hosted by Big Chair Chess Club — Always Think B4U Move..
