Chess boxing is the hybrid bloodsport taking NYC by storm: ‘Real punches to the face, no gimmicks about it’
Chess boxing is gaining popularity in New York City, combining chess and boxing in a unique hybrid sport. Participants engage in alternating rounds of chess and boxing, requiring both mental and physical skills. The sport, which originated from a comic and gained traction in Europe, is now being embraced by a growing community in NYC.
- ▪Chess boxing involves alternating rounds of chess and boxing, with matches consisting of 11 rounds.
- ▪The sport requires participants to be skilled in both chess strategy and boxing techniques.
- ▪Classes are held weekly at Gleason's boxing gym, attracting a mix of professionals and amateurs.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 13:43:48 -0400 |
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Lifestyle exclusive Chess boxing is the hybrid bloodsport taking NYC by storm: ‘Real punches to the face, no gimmicks about it’ By Ben Cost Published May 25, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google They throw a mean “check” right hook. It’s April 18 and Max Medley is having an amateur sparring session at the inaugural Interclub chess boxing event at the iconic Gleason’s boxing gym in Dumbo, Brooklyn. As is common with this paradoxical pursuit, the scrimmage had come down to a contest between brains and brawn. As the superior chess player, the 26-year-old architect knew he could excel in the strategy game component — provided he could survive the boxing round.
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