is chess a game or a match


The definition of a game is: "a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck."
The definition of a match is: "a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport."
If you're playing chess against someone, then it's a match. If you're just talking about it, chess is a game.
Playing: match, not playing: game