New sport of chessboxing spreads in Germany
A new “sport” that combines boxing with chess is catching on in Germany.
Contestants combine time at the board with rounds in the ring and one recent bout drew an audience of more than 1,000.
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Contestants combine time at the board with rounds in the ring and one recent bout drew an audience of more than 1,000.
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