Phrase guide

chess boxing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Coined by Enki Bilal in 1992

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: schaakboksen — hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing
  • German: Schachboxen — hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing
  • Polish: szachoboks — hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing
  • Polish: szachowy boks — hybrid sport involving alternating rounds of chess and boxing