How do I defend the arguement that chess is a sport?

sport of intellects

your friends are right

the best argument is to ascertain exactly what is meant by “sport” and “game”.

the answer then comes of itself unless there is a troll in your midst.

In my viewpoint it should be classified, and is classified, as a sport; however, in logic I do not classify it as a sport because of the very specific definition of the word "sport". I do agree with @mB9x3 with the fact that there should be something classified as an "intellectual sport" and not just the category of a physical sport. Also, as @HernanCacciatore1 said earlier in the forum, the forum's actual topic is, "How do I defend the argument that chess is a sport?" Not, "Is chess a sport?" My argument for that would be that it is an intellectual sport, unlike the definition of "sport" that poses the idea that it must involve physical exertion to be classified as a sport.

Yes because certain people see "sports" at different viewpoints.

There is a claim, I think backed up with a study/experiment/evidence, that thousands of calories are used in a classical chess game. How many, I don't remember. I'm sure that can be looked up online but I don't want to.

To defend the argument that chess is a sport, a person needs to be able to answer arguments that chess isn't a sport.

Very true as well.

no need to defend this ... Chess is Chess - case closed.

u don't, its not

IQ is the single greatest product of psychometrics and predicts fairly accurately dozens of relevant metrics including number of children, health habits, and so on. People that dont value IQ dont know how debilitating a low one really is or how incredible an advantage a really high one can be.
All the cute counter-examples are like fictional video game character where you put almost every exp point into intellect at the expense of everything else. You usually need a little bit of other traits to really shine (creativity, delayment of gratification, neuroticism not too high, a base minimum of social grace etc)

chess is a sport that uses your brain

For long years I used to consider chess as a sport. There are tournaments, teams, olympiads, arbiters, training, age and gender categories, world champions, official rules, special equipments, allocated time, matches, individual calculations, rating points, leaderboards and many other things that made me think that chess is sport. However, the most important thing is missing here: physical component. The motto of sport is “stronger, faster, higher”. The obvious fact is that chess doesn’t include any physical power or pace. It is a respectable game. It is the king of games that needs lifetime dedication to be really successful. It requires rock-hard discipline. However, it is not a sport. As simple as that.

Why would you ever need to predict those "relevant metrics", though? I understand that a person wants to achieve the things in life that will make him happy, but is knowing your IQ one of the good things that having a high IQ supposedly predicts for? In other words, does knowing your IQ benefit you in any way, in the same way as being healthy or having good relationships does?

A example of social grace

Chess … the sport of kings

would you like a sport of blitz chess ??

tennis is a sport but the umpires prefer to say “game Jokkavich”

Chess is considered a sport because it's a competitive game where players face off against each other, just like in football or basketball. You need a lot of skill and strategy to play chess well. It's all about planning your moves and trying to outsmart your opponent.

There are big tournaments and championships for chess, like the World Chess Championship. It's even recognized by the International Olympic Committee, which is a big deal.

Top chess players train really hard and need to have a lot of mental endurance because matches can last for hours. It's like running a marathon, but for your brain.

In chess, it's important to play fair and follow the rules, just like in any other sport. Sportsmanship is a big part of it.

So, even though you don't get sweaty playing chess, it still has a lot of the same qualities as other sports. It's all about competition, skill, and dedication. Plus, it's a great workout for your brain! 🧠🏆