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Chessboxing is a hybrid sport that merges the mental strategy of chess with the physical intensity of boxing. It was conceptualized by Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh in 1992, inspired by Enki Bilal’s graphic novel Froid Équateur. The first official Chessboxing event took place in Berlin in 2003, and the Chessboxing World Championship was established in 2005. A Chessboxing match consists of 11 alternating rounds—six chess rounds and five boxing rounds, each lasting three minutes. Players have 12 minutes total to complete their chess moves and running out of time results in a loss. Victory can be achieved through knockout, checkmate, or points. If the match ends in a tie, a five-minute chess tiebreaker is played. If the tie persists, a sudden-death boxing round determines the winner, with the first player to land a scoring blow securing victory. To ensure fairness, strict rules prohibit physical or verbal abuse, as well as any external communication during the game. Chessboxing continues to grow globally, attracting athletes who excel in both mental and physical competition.