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The game of chess is one that requires patience, strategy and skill—but why not have two players whacking each other across the face, too?

That's what chess boxing does, as it takes the same skill set the usual game does, but adds in a physical element that leaves the players black and blue, as participants win by way of either the chess game or knocking their opponent out.