World Chessboxing Association
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| Abbreviation | WCBA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2013 |
| Purpose | To develop, promote and support chessboxing and chessboxers, worldwide. |
| Headquarters |  United Kingdom |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
President | Tim Woolgar |
| Affiliations | 5 national organizations |
The World Chessboxing Association (WCBA) is the governing body of chess boxing 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.[1]
History[edit]
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 WCBO are also sanctioned as the champions by WCBA.[2]
Affiliates[edit]
- UK Chessboxing Association
- Spanish Chessboxing Association
- Russian Chessboxing Organisation
- Italian Chessboxing Federation
- Indian Chessboxing Federation
See also[edit]
- Chess boxing
- World Chess Boxing Organization
- List of Chess boxing champions
- World Boxing Association (WBA)
References[edit]
- ^ https://chessboxingnation.com/wcba/
- ^ Woolgar, Tim. "WCBA". Retrieved 15 June 2013.