Chessboxing!?!

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Jo Woollard
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Chessboxing!?!

Post by Jo Woollard » Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:53 pm


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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by JustinHorton » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:03 pm

Well it's been some time since Tim Woolgar found a hack prepared to puff his nonsense without asking questions
"Do you play chess?"
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Jo Woollard
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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by Jo Woollard » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:08 pm

I had no idea this was already a thing.....

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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by JustinHorton » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:13 pm

It isn't, and it never has been nor ever will be.
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."

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Jo Woollard
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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by Jo Woollard » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:26 pm

Only £45 for a ringside seat...

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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by Simon Rogers » Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:18 am

Apparently it was the fastest growing sport. Percentage wise.
I've seen videos of it online.
Apparently it is the ultimate test of brains and brawn.

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Re: Chessboxing!?!

Post by Roger de Coverly » Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:21 am

Simon Rogers wrote:
Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:18 am
Apparently it was the fastest growing sport.
You shouldn't wind up ejhchess. It's a niche interest at best.