WCBO & WCBA CHESBOXING 

In 2005, Tihomir "TigerTAD" Dovramadjiev achieved a history victory in the world of chessboxing by becoming the First European Chessboxing Champion. This keynote event took place on October 1, 2005, in Berlin, Germany, marking a significant milestone both for Tihomir and the sport of ChessBoxing. His achievement has been officially acknowledged by the World Chess Boxing Organisation (WCBO) and the World Chess Boxing Association (WCBA), with detailed publishes of his accomplishment available on their websites, including WCBO.org, ChessBoxingIndia.org and ChessBoxingNation.com.

​Tihomir entered the European Chessboxing Championship with considerable prestige. He was already a well-known person in the sport community, having earned the FIDE Master (FM) title in 2004. In addition, the year before the chessboxing championship, he played a key role in helping his team, Nashuatec, win the German Landesliga 2003–2004 Season. This success in a major chess league shows his strategic skills and competitive edge combined with strong physical preparation, both of which have been crucial to his chessboxing career.

​The 2005 European ChessBoxing Championship celebrated Tihomir Dovramadjiev’s individual achievement, but also brought significant media attention to chessboxing. The event was covered extensively by prominent international media, including Eurosport CNN, The Los Angeles Times, Die Welt, ChessBase and other. The German television channel RBB produced a comprehensive video report, further amplifying the event’s visibility. This media exposure shows the chessboxing sport to a global audience and showcasing its unique combination of mental and physical challenges.

​The official recognitions by the WCBO and WCBA underscore the importance of Tihomir Dovramadjiev’s achievement. The WCBO’s documentation of his victory on its website highlights his influential role in the early development of chessboxing. Similarly, the WCBA’s acknowledgment on it's official website the reinforces the global significance of his success. These endorsements celebrate Tihomir’s contribution to the sport and highlight the broader appeal of ChessBoxing.