The goal of chess boxing is to defeat your opponent in alternating rounds of boxing and chess. Matches are won in the chess portion by achieving a checkmate or the boxing portion through either a stoppage or points decision. ¹⁾

The earliest mention of the sport dates back to 1978 when two brothers Stewart and James Robinson dueled in a similar fashion at the Samuel Montagu Club. ²⁾

It is officially accepted that chess boxing was invented in 1992 by French comic book artist Enki Bilal. ³⁾

In 2003, the first World Championships were held, won by Dutchman Iepe Rubingh. Most events are held in London and Berlin. ⁴⁾

Each fight lasts a total of 11 rounds. It begins with a chess duel lasting 4 minutes, followed by a fistfight lasting 3 minutes after a minute break. ⁵⁾

Famous hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan recorded a song called “Da Mystery of Chessboxin”. ⁶⁾