The Mystery Of Chessboxing
The concept of chessboxing was first introduced in Froid Équateur, a 1992 graphic novel by French artist Enki Bilal, where characters resolved conflict through alternating rounds of chess and boxing. What began as a fictional idea soon evolved into a groundbreaking sport.
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh brought this vision to life in Berlin, staging the first official chessboxing match. Since then, the sport has taken root around the world, with clubs and competitions uniting brain and brawn on a global scale.
MATCH RULES
A chessboxing bout alternates between 3-minute rounds of speed chess and boxing, starting with chess, for up to 11 rounds.
Victory is achieved by checkmate, knockout, time expiration, or disqualification. Coaching during chess is prohibited. Repeated fouls or illegal moves may result in disqualification.
For more detailed regulations, please refer to the official World Chess Boxing Organisation (WCBO) rulebook.