What is Chessboxing? Everything you need to know about Ludwig's Mogul Chessboxing Championship
Ludwig Ahgren, a YouTube streamer, has taken another bold step in the world of streaming by announcing his event, the Mogul Chessboxing Championship.
For those who are unfamiliar with the term "Chessboxing," it refers to a hybrid sport that combines chess and boxing. Both competitors will be required to compete in rapid-fire rounds of both sports. When one of the competitors wins at least one sport, the winner will be announced.
Despite being a mainstream content creator, Ludwig is well-known in the chess community due to his frequent participation in the game. The streamer was a participant-cum-commentator in Chess.com's 2020 PogChamp tournament. He has made three more appearances in the PogChamp tournament since his debut in 2020.
Ludwig will now try to make his mark in both the online chess community and the influencer boxing industry by bringing the two together. His event will also feature SmashBoxing matches, a hybrid of Super Smash Bros. and boxing.
Some of the biggest names in the streaming community will be present, including Myth, Disguised Toast, Box Box Box, and Abroad In Japan. Aman Hambleton, a Canadian chess Grandmaster, and UK International Chess Master are also on the fight card.
Here is the entire fight card:
Fans will be surprised to learn that chessboxing is a previously introduced concept. Its origins can be traced back to 1970s. For the first time on a large scale, the term was explored in the 1979 film Mystery of Chessboxing.
Enki Bilal, a French comic book artist, invented the sport, but it was popularized by Dutch artist Lepe Rubingh. It was used as a performing art by the latter, but it has gained worldwide popularity.
In 2003, the first chessboxing championship was held. The sport has grown steadily
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