Is chess a sport or a game?

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Avatar of RayDuqueIII

What do you think of chess, a sport or a game? Why? Your opinion, please.

Avatar of willthepizzaking

Yes

Avatar of razoman

If it is with prize money, then I will consider it as a sport. If it is for retirees like us, it is a game to pass the time away.Embarassed

Avatar of DrizztD

It is a sport, it is a science, and it is an art.

Avatar of Madison12345

Teacher- "What sports do you play, class?"

Student- "I play soccer."

Other Student- "I play basketball."

Another Student- "I play chess."

Chess is a sport.

Avatar of afalonso

Is football a sport or a game?  ;)

Avatar of Chessking47

Generally both.

Avatar of OLDGENERAL

Chess - the ocean, from which the mosquito can drink, and where the elephant can swim. (Ancient Indian proverb)  :)

Avatar of clinttherakam

Neither...it is a form of art and a way of life Wink

Avatar of diosdad

chess is a board game. Sport is a competitive physical activity or game. So sport can mean either your physical sport like basketball or your mental sport  like poker or chess. However, it seems that many are more inclined to say  sports are physical games while chess and the like are more of a any game other than physical sports.

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Thank you all for your comments on this matter. Please post more comments.

Ray
Ray Duque III (GMBD), USA