History of Chess Boxing
The sport reportedly was born with the publication of French comic artist Enki Bilal's 1992 graphic novel Cold Equator. A form of bloody chess boxing is a major part of the novel's backdrop. Inspired by the comic book, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh organized the first match in 2003. The chess boxing club in Berlin, Germany, is the largest, with over 40 members.FOX News.com: New Sport Combines Boxing and Chess(July 16, 2008)
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Fast Facts
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Maximum rounds
Eleven
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First round
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Length of chess rounds
Four minutes
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Length of boxing rounds
Two minutes
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Speed chess played between rounds of boxing
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2008 world champion
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