Is Chess a Sport?

Chess is a sport. And I'm here to tell you why.

Chess has been a part of humanity for a long long time and people have been torturing their minds to be the best. But, it never got more than being a very intense tabletop game. It was set in the realm of Monopoly and Ludo. 

Nowadays, Chess has been(and is) recognized globally... A lot more. Huge tournaments, prize money, and thrilling games. People should know that Chess has entered a new era where Chess might as well be considered an Olympic sport.

And for those who think sitting down for hours moving Chess piece es isn't physically tiring, think again. Which part of your body do you think requires the most energy? The heart? Your arms? Well, the part that you are using to think about this right now is the answer. Your brain. And the amount of energy it requires during Chess games is enormous. Unbelievable. 

You might've heard about the Chess grandmasters who lost a ton of weight during training sessions in chess. Well, now you know why and how they can do that. 

And I feel like Chess is similar to light cardio. Playing Bullet makes my heart run wild. But Chess is also tiring mentally. Headaches are common when you play Chess for hours and it's because your brain is under constant stress for long hours. Imagine doing intense homework for long hours or working overtime. But like every other sport(or skill), you can build up your stamina by keep playing and training in Chess

So now, whenever you play Chess, know that you are working out in a way...