About this Event
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! ♟🎤🎨🔥
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States
USD 17.85
