Chessboxing combines chess and boxing in a unique format. Here are the basic rules:

1. Match Format: The match alternates between rounds of chess and boxing. Typically, the match consists of 11 rounds: 6 rounds of chess and 5 rounds of boxing.
- Chess Rounds: Each chess round lasts 3 minutes. Players must make a move within this time, or they forfeit the chess game if they run out of time.
- Boxing Rounds: Each boxing round lasts 2 minutes. Players wear boxing gloves and follow standard boxing rules.
2. Winning: Winning any round by the below rules wins the fight.
- Chess win: A player can win by checkmating their opponent, forcing a resignation, or if the opponent runs out of time during a chess round.
- Boxing win: A player can win by knockout (KO), or technical knockout (TKO).
3. Tiebreaker: The fight can end in a chess-draw. Here are tie breaker options.
- Counting boxing points of previously fought boxing rounds,
- Golden round of chess or of boxing (with points), chosen by coin toss, ‍
The outcome is decided by the judges' decision and tournament rules.
4. Conduct: Players must follow standard rules for both chess and boxing, including sportsmanship and fair play.