♟️🥊 Chess it isn’t, Boxing it ain’t. But Chessboxing it most definitely is. Pugilism and cerebralism go glove-in-glove at Scala on Thursday 8 October at Oktoberfist. Read on for a preview and how to purchase tickets.
One round of chess, one round of boxing, repeat until checkmate or knockout. Nerd-fighting or the ultimate sporting challenge of the 21st Century? London Chessboxing (full intro below) has been described as both. Scala is the place to be to decide for yourself! And whatever the verdict this sporting mash-up makes for an unforgettable night out. London Chessboxing tickets for their latest show are on sale.
‘Season’s Beatings’ and ‘St Patrick’s Day Bash’ are just some of the shows that have wowed the crowds in north London. And last time out ‘May Day’ delivered an extra special night of action, headlined by a WCBA European middleweight title bout featuring Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker.
Next up: strap yourselves in for Oktoberfirst 26. An October outing with a difference is guaranteed at this sporting treat where you can raise a beer or wine in style to celebrate the weirdest, and arguably greatest, sporting biathlon of all time. Chessboxers from around Europe are due to descend on Scala to duke it out to be the brainiest and brawniest.
Stand by for another night of high octane cerebral meets fistic action. Otherwise known as the ultimate test of brain and brawn. Book your tickets now for a night of sporting entertainment that has to be seen to be believed.
TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ London Chessboxing tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🗝️ Doors open: 6pm.
♟️🥊 First bout: 7pm.
Note: Timings are subject to change.
🚊 🚗 Travel tips: Visit the Scala website here for a map and travel directions.
What is Chessboxing
Chessboxing adds the thrills and spills of speed chess to the strategic and tactical challenges of traditional boxing. The result? A mind-bending hybrid sport that has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
The ultimate battle of brain and brawn. Two opponents play a round of speed chess followed by a round of boxing, with one minute in between rounds. They continue to alternate between the two with the chess game becoming ever more challenging as the physical battle takes its toll. Who wins? A checkmate or knockout decides.
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