Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament Series: Speak Life

♟️ Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament Series: Speak Life 🎤

Must Register Online

Starts at 1pm - 5pm

📍 Location: Busboys and Poets Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

Online Registration Only $10.00 No Cash At Event

Register Here

🏆 Chess Tournament

• Format: 4 Rounds, 10-Minute Rapid (Unrated)
• Sections:
  • Open Section: Winner takes all — $100
  • Beginners Section: Winner takes all — $50

• Style: Fast-paced, exciting, and competitive!

  Chessboards & Clocks Provided at event

🎤 Poetry Slam Winner Takes All $100

Between rounds, immerse yourself in the power of spoken word, where voices uplift, inspire, and challenge us to Speak Life.

✨ Why Join?

• A unique chess + poetry experience.
• Cash prizes for chess champions.
• An empowering platform for poets and thinkers.
• Community, creativity, and competition in one space.

20 people must be enrolled to guarantee a prize fund.

• Paid Parking lot next to busboys, street parking available and metro accessible

• Food and Beverages available for purchase at event.

  Register Here