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For the lazy:
Chess boxing, or chessboxing, is a hybrid sport that combines two traditional disciplines: chess and boxing.[1][2] Two combatants play alternating rounds of blitz chess and boxing until one wins by checkmate or knockout. It is also possible to win by time penalty as in normal chess, and by boxing decision if there is a draw in the chess round.[3]
The should throw in another event and call it Chess (Beat)boxing
I learned about this yesterday from a TheOdd1sOut video. The frequency illusion is real.
I was literally about to mention him.
I wonder why nobody managed to broadcast his match against... I think it was Alex Clark (maybe I'm wrong). It would've been amazing to see what it was like especially for people who can't afford or don't wanna attend, such as myself. In fact, because of this, I don't even know who won.
The Wu Tang Clan could be dangerous...
Wu Tang is for the children.
European comic artist Enki Bilal invented the sport for one of his graphic novels, his fans made it real.
Ah, I figured two other guys play chess, and when one takes a piece his fighter gets to do an attack. I play to much RPG
The original of "guys play chess, then punch eachother so they play chess worse" sounds better
I like this version!
Well that solves the mystery of chess boxing
I'm not sure why, but I find this really amusing. I actually giggled aloud
Ludwig held a chess boxing event with a bunch of streamers and YouTubers a few years ago. It was a good watch but he lost a lot of money and said he wouldn't do it again.
He wanted to hold a second one last year but had to cancel it.