Lithuanian Grandmaster Paulius Pultinevicius and Poland's Anna Andrzejewska are the new world diving chess champions after two days of intense battle in Poland. ⁣ ⁣ The quirky hybrid sport, invented in 2011 by American chess master and entrepreneur Etan Ilfeld, follows the normal rules of chess.⁣ ⁣ However, the catch is that players must submerge themselves underwater for their turn, and make a move on a single breath. ⁣ ⁣ Played at the bottom of a pool, specialized boards and chess pieces are used relying on weights and magnetics to prevent any unwanted movements. ⁣ This year, the diving chess winners were awarded 10,000 Polish złoty, or just over $2700. ⁣ ⁣ #Chess #Diving #Chess #HybridSport