Iepe Rubingh facts for kids
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Iepe Rubingh
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Rubingh in 2015
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| Born | 17 August 1974 |
| Died | 8 May 2020 (aged 45) |
| Occupation | Chess Boxer |
Iepe B. T. Rubingh (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈipə]; 17 August 1974 – 8 May 2020) was a Dutch performance artist and athlete. He is famous for creating the sport of chess boxing. He also founded the World Chess Boxing Organisation (WCBO) in Berlin, Germany, in 2003.
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Who Was Iepe Rubingh?
Iepe Rubingh was a creative person who combined art, sport, and new ideas. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1974. He became known for his unique projects and for inventing a sport that challenges both the mind and the body.
An Artist Who Loved Big Ideas
As a performance artist, Iepe Rubingh created interesting public art. For example, he once blocked off busy intersections in cities like Berlin and Tokyo. This caused a lot of traffic congestion as part of his art. For the Tokyo event, he was held by the police for a short time.
In 2010, he led a project in Berlin where 500 litres of eco-friendly paint were spread on a street by 2,000 cars. This created a large, colorful artwork on the asphalt.
Creating Chess Boxing
Iepe Rubingh founded chess boxing in 2003. He got the idea from a comic book called Froid Équateur by Enki Bilal. Chess boxing is a sport where players switch between rounds of chess and rounds of boxing. It tests both a person's thinking skills and their physical strength.
Iepe was the President of the World Chess Boxing Organisation (WCBO) for many years. He also led Chess Boxing Global, which helped promote professional chess boxing around the world. In 2020, a major chess news website, ChessBase, shared many details about Iepe's life and his work in art and sports.
Connection to The Queen's Gambit
The popular Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit" was dedicated to Iepe Rubingh. This show is about a chess prodigy. Iepe was also listed as an "On-Set Chess Consultant" for the series, meaning he helped with the chess parts of the show.
His Passing
Iepe Rubingh passed away peacefully in his sleep. The exact reason for his death is not known, but it was not related to COVID-19.
Chess Boxing Achievements
Iepe Rubingh was not just the founder of chess boxing; he was also a successful competitor. He won several important titles in the sport.
| 3 Fights, 3 wins (1 TOs, 2CMs) | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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| 2010-11-06 | Win |  Tim "Bavarian Beast" Yilmaz |
Festsaal Kreuzberg | Berlin, Germany | Check Mate | 7 | ||
| Wins vacant 1st title of International German middleweight championship. | ||||||||
| 2004-04-17 | Win |  Soichiro "The Cho-Yabai" Yanase |
The Tokyo Fight | Meguro, Tokyo, Japan | Check Mate | 9 | ||
| 2003-11-14 | Win |  Luis "The Lawyer" Veenstra |
1st Chess Boxing World Championship | Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Time Out | 11 | ||
| Wins vacant 1st title of WCBO world middleweight championship. | ||||||||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Major Titles
Iepe Rubingh held two important titles in chess boxing:
- 1st World Chess Boxing Organization World Middleweight champion (2003 – Current)
- 1st Chess Boxing Club Berlins International German middleweight champion
Guinness World Record Holder
Iepe Rubingh is officially recognized in the Guinness World Records book. He holds the record as the First Chess Boxing World Champion.
