The countdown is on! The 7th Chessboxing World Championship will be held from 23rd to 29th September 2025 in Loznica, Serbia, a city steeped in sporting tradition and the perfect stage for the world’s most unique hybrid sport.
Championship Venue
All competitions, including the opening and closing ceremonies, will take place at: 📍 Lagator Hall, Miloša Pocerca 58, Loznica 15300, Serbia
This central venue will bring the entire chessboxing community under one roof for six unforgettable days.
Key Dates & Registration
📅 Arrival Day: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
📅 Departure Day: Monday, September 29, 2025
⏳ Final Registration Deadline: September 20, 2025
👉 Registration is handled through Outpost Chess, the official partner for sign-ups and payments:
Classic World Championships → Register here
Light World Championships → Register here
Fit Phygital Tournament → Register here
📜 Full rules: Read here
Partners & Organizers
This year’s championships are organized with the support of:
WCBO (World Chessboxing Organisation)
Outpost Chess is proud to support and host registration for this World Championship that is happening in it's home country, Serbia.
Other partners and media supporters include Chess.com, CBS News, Arena Sport, and more.
Outpost’s Role
As a platform that connects the global chess community, Outpost Chess is excited to support the World Championship, especially since the event is happening in Serbia, the home of Outpost.
Our close partner and adviser, Matt Thomas (@movingwithmat), plays a key role at this year’s event as WCBO Media & Communication. Matt is the USA’s first Chessboxing World Champion, a respected combat sports commentator, and a content creator dedicated to chessboxing, holistic wellness, and peak human performance.
The Venue at Loznica
Loznica is more than a scenic city on the banks of the Drina River. With its passionate sporting culture and strong local talent, Loznica is the ideal host for a championship that fuses brains and brawn.
What is Chessboxing?
Chessboxing is a competitive sport where two opponents alternate rounds of blitz chess and boxing until one wins by checkmate or knockout. Victory can also come by time penalty, as in traditional chess, or by a boxing decision if the chess round ends in a draw.
Events are usually held inside a boxing ring, with the chessboard, table, and chairs moved in and out between rounds. Competitors wear amateur boxing equipment and follow official boxing rules.
Like boxing, chessboxers compete in weight categories. Currently, the categories for professional events (as of October 2014) are:
Men (17+ years): up to 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, over 90 kg
Women (17+ years): up to 55 kg, 65 kg, 75 kg, over 75 kg
The Spirit of Chessboxing
Chessboxing isn’t just a sport, it’s a philosophy of balance. Competitors must be sharp thinkers and fierce fighters, pushing themselves mentally and physically in equal measure.
This September in Loznica, the world will once again witness why chessboxing continues to grow as a sport unlike any other.
"Chessboxing is an endless quest for the strongest and the smartest."
