Chessboxing is a hybrid sport which combines the sport of Boxing with the game of Chess. A Chessboxing match is fought by alternating the match between rounds of Chess with Boxing.
Often referred to as a "Thinking mans contact sport."
Description
A match consists of up to eleven alternating rounds of boxing and chess. The match begins with a four-minute chess round. This is followed by two minutes of boxing, with rounds of chess and boxing alternating until the end. There is a one minute break between rounds. Speed chess is used, a form in which each player has a total of only twelve minutes for the whole game.
Dedication
Competitors may win by a knockout, achieving a checkmate, or if their twelve minutes of chess time is exceeded. If a competitor fails to make a move during the chess round, he is issued a warning and he must move within the next ten seconds. Repeated warnings may result in a disqualification. The players put on headphones during the chess portion so that they do not hear any shouted assistance from the audience. If the chess game reaches a stalemate, the boxing scores are used.
Closely
Related Activities
Chess, Boxing,
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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