The LA Chessboxing Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Iepe Rubingh who invented our beloved sport.

We thank him for all he gave and created in this world.

His wonderfulness will be deeply missed.

For a touching memorial and tribute please read this article written by David Pfeiffer whose chessboxing bout with our club’s founder, Andrew McGregor, brought the sport to North America to Iepe’s great joy at the time.

Read the full story here…