Inside a chess boxing bout, where brain meets brawn | 60 Minutes
60 Minutesยท2025-11-17 04:02
When we first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. Chess boxing. Could it really be a thing.Turns out it is. And it's just what it sounds like. Alternate rounds of chess and boxing.You can win by knockout or checkmate, whichever comes first. Don't laugh. This odd couple made it to the Paris Olympics as an exhibition match.Russia is the reigning champ, but this year an upstart American team swung for the medals. Still think we're kidding. Come with us to the World Chess Boxing Championships in ...