When: March 2022
Where: Deuce Gym in Venice, California
Benefitting: Select charities + People who have recently left incarceration.
Hosted by Andrew “The Fighting Philanthropist” McGregor! Learn more about Andrew here or reach out for more info or to get involved!
Taking the Thrill of Chessboxing into Virtual Reality and E-sports
The Los Angeles Chessboxing Club and Immerse.Space metaverse developers have partnered for a new VR platform that combines chess and fitness while benefitting charities.
Schedule
7:00pm– Gym opens. People mingle and explore interactive art installations.
8:00pm – VR Chessboxing Competitions Begin. Competitors choose an avatar (many celebrities are available) and enter a virtual ring to do battle.
9:30pm – Event concludes with an afterparty at nearby Würstkuche.
Powered by HP at Deuce Gym in Venice, California!
Teaching chess and coaching to people recently released from incarceration at Deuce Gym through the Deuce Community.
DEUCE Community Inc. is a not-for-profit that utilizes exposure to developmental leadership environments to empower individuals who are system, substance, and housing impacted with both the technical skills and changes in perspective that will sustain their limitless success in the world.
What is Chessboxing?
Chessboxing is a new sport in which one 3-minute round of chess is followed by one 3-minute round of boxing and then back to the same chess game against the same opponent. Whoever wins by either checkmate or in the ring first WINS! All events are dedicated to supporting charities and helping people who learn to chessbox become superheroes in their communities by fighting for philanthropy!
“Take the king or win in the ring!”
