yes.
if racing is a sport then so is chess
Do you consider chess to be a sport?
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No.
It fits the dictionary definition, but requires no physical skill or effort, which in my opnion, removes it from the realm of "sport" as we understand "sport" to be.
Racing requires skill, timing, coordination. It is also harder on the body than one may think; the G forces of high speed turns, enduring the heat generated by the engines, the constant action of shifting/clutching/braking/accelerating -- drivers are more active than one may perceive when watching the race.
Now, it's not active like Hockey or Soccer, but it's much more active than golf!
Totally agree with CaptainPike. Even you could play chess without a board, just saying your movements (blindfold). So, it isn't a sport but it's a great game - the greatest IMO.
It's a great game, but not a sport.
I agree, but then why did Kasperov have a physical exercise program? I know why but that does at least seem to contradict the above conclusions.
Aug 23, 2013
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I do consider the Game of Kings to be a sport! Chess also requires skill, timing, & coordination. If you dare to chalenge that chess has no physical exertion than you surely are not pushing your brain/talent to the 'limit'. That or perhaps your competition needs to improve.
--breathless
Aug 24, 2013
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I've always kind of considered chess to be a sport, since I don't do any sports really, but I don't think they need to put it in the olympics like some people think it should be.
"Sport" is a word that has a multitude of definitions and usages in the English language. Some of those definitions apply to chess (an amusement to pass the time) and others do not (to mock and jest, to engage in physical competition).
If you mean is chess a sport in the same way that, say, Hockey, is a sport. They no, it is not. But it certainly is a sport in precisely the same way that fishing or scuba diving are.
Aug 24, 2013
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Kingpatzer wrote:
"Sport" is a word that has a multitude of definitions and usages in the English language. Some of those definitions apply to chess (an amusement to pass the time) and others do not (to mock and jest, to engage in physical competition). If you mean is chess a sport in the same way that, say, Hockey, is a sport. They no, it is not. But it certainly is a sport in precisely the same way that fishing or scuba diving are.
Fishing is a sport?
There's an entire industry refered to as "sport fishing." Which is precisely fishing for recreation, not income.
You can even find "Sport Fishing" magazines . .
http://www.sportfishingmag.com
Is doing maths a sport? Reading a book? Sure they're recreational but they're not a sport. Without any physical activity no it's not a sport.
I thought golf was not a sport. Then I went golfing first time with a friend of mine and injured my wrist for almost a week. All I could do was drink a martini. Shaken, not stirred.
So what are you all saying? The brain is not part of your physicall body?Why do guys actually lose weight during a tournament ,because the amount of physicall effort involved in concentrating and focusing that hard for so long taxes you physically.
What does it matter which part of the body you used. Heck I benched a mere 200 pounds before I studied the Queens gambit now I am doing 220,coinsidence?
Yes and No. Both answers have refutations.
a sport for the mind
The fact that you can now bench 20# more than you did before the Queen's Gambit may not be a coincidence, but it certainly isn't because of studying the Queen's Gambit.
FonzMcBride wrote:
So what are you all saying? The brain is not part of your physicall body?Why do guys actually lose weight during a tournament ,because the amount of physicall effort involved in concentrating and focusing that hard for so long taxes you physically.
What does it matter which part of the body you used. Heck I benched a mere 200 pounds before I studied the Queens gambit now I am doing 220,coinsidence?
You lose weight watching TV if you don't eat.
It hardly qualifies it as a sport.
FonzMcBride wrote:
What does it matter which part of the body you used. Heck I benched a mere 200 pounds before I studied the Queens gambit now I am doing 220,coinsidence?
Not coincidence. Just proof that d4 is the better opening.
Sure. Anything thats competitive can be a sport.
Scottrf wrote:
FonzMcBride wrote:
So what are you all saying? The brain is not part of your physicall body?Why do guys actually lose weight during a tournament ,because the amount of physicall effort involved in concentrating and focusing that hard for so long taxes you physically.
What does it matter which part of the body you used. Heck I benched a mere 200 pounds before I studied the Queens gambit now I am doing 220,coinsidence?
You lose weight watching TV if you don't eat.
It hardly qualifies it as a sport.
Yeds,buddy but you don't start sweating and losing weight after an hour of watching TV do you? Also you are not busy competing with someone when you watch TV ,are you? And you are not intenselly using your brain when watching TV are you?
Appart from the Latvian judge that scored your reply 1.75 the rest all gave you 0.
Do you consider chess to be a sport? It's a long-debated topic! Be sure to back up your opinions with justification!