World Chessboxing Association
World Chessboxing Association| Abbreviation |
WCBA |
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| Formation |
2013 |
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| Purpose |
To develop, promote and support chessboxing and chessboxers, worldwide. |
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| Headquarters |
 United Kingdom |
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| Location |
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Region served |
Worldwide |
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Official language |
English |
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President |
Tim Woolgar |
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| Affiliations |
4 national organizations |
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| Website |
http://worldchessboxing.com/ |
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The World Chessboxing Association (WCBA) is the governing body of chess boxing. The WCBA was founded in 2013 and has its headquarters in London, England. Its current president is Tim Woolgar who was the chess boxing UK champion at heavyweight.
History
The World Chessboxing Association split from World Chess Boxing Organization(WCBO) and it was established in 2013 by Tim Woolgar to accelerate developing chess boxing industry. The champions of WBCO are also sanctioned as the champions by WCBA.[1]
The WCBA is going to promote a tournament to decide the new world heavyweight champion in 2013.
Affiliates
- UK Chessboxing Association
- Spanish Chessboxing Association
- Russian Chessboxing Organisation
- Italian Chessboxing Federation
See also
References
- ↑ Woolgar, Tim. "WCBA". Retrieved 15 June 2013.
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