Michigan Park Christian Church
Event Overview
9th Black Knights Chess Championship
What: Open 5 Round Swiss System
When: Saturday December 12, 2026
Where: 1600 Taylor St. NE
Washington, DC 20017
Why: To Celebrate Colonel Zachary Z KInney
Open to all USCF Members
Time Control: G/45
Tie Break order: 1) Modified Median, 2) Solkoff, 3) Cumulative
Registration: 8:00 - 8:45am
Rounds: 9am -11am -1pm -3pm - 5pm
Entry Fee: $80 * $90 at the Door
Prizes:
- Trophies
1st Place (2026 Black Knights Champion)
(+ Free Entry to Next Year’s Championship)
- 2nd Place
- 3rd Place
- Top A - B - C - D - E - UNR & Top Female
- Upset Prize
- Door Prize
- Cash $$ Prizes b/30 Entries:
- 1st, 2nd,3rd Place $500 - $250 - $150
- Top U1800 - $100
- Top U1600 - $100
- Top U1300 - $100
- Top UNR - $100
Past Black Knight Chess Champions
- NM Oliver Kayende 2017
- Mr. Paul Little 2018
- Mr. Simon Steele 2019
- Mr. Paul Little 2021
- Mr. Richard Aiken 2022
- IM Oladapo Adu 2023
- NM Oliver Kayende 2024
- IM Oladapo Adu 2024
- WCM Khanim Ismayilova 2025
- We Hope It’s You 2026
Address:
1600 Taylor St. NE
Washington, DC 20017
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No