Is chess a sport? - Chess Forums - Page 5

AlCzervik

Jun 26, 2019

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#81

column kicking is sport?

AlCzervik

Jun 26, 2019

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#82

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

hikarunaku wrote:

lfPatriotGames wrote:

hikarunaku wrote:

Patriot can you stop with your dictionary. The definition of the word sport varies between sources. When there is a subjective opinion about things, then a group of people who consist of members representing different countries decide upon it, we will go by their decision not yours.

Many countries consider chess to be a sport. So if you go to their court of law, they will consider it to be a sport.

Sure, I can stop using the dictionary to define words. We all can, and do. But as I said before, what would you tell a judge or jury? Tell them to stop using the dictionary to define words like "innocent", "guilty", "judge" or "lawful". You can consider chess a sport, makes no difference to me. etc ..............................................same old sh*t.

You say you will stop with it but then you go right back to repeating the same thing.

The definition of the word sport varies between sources.Different people/countries/dictionaries define it in different ways.The common international agreement has accepted chess to be a sport.

thx yay we won

what did you win?

EpicPlayer11

Jun 26, 2019

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#83

the argument

TimothyScottPuente

Jun 26, 2019

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#84

If you wish to play better chess one must properly prepare for any given chess event. Adequate rest, diet and exercise are essential to play well. I would strongly recommend that a chess player undergo some kind of mind and body preparation like Yoga in order to better prepare for the sport of chess.

Ciao,

Timothy Scott Puente

AlCzervik

Jun 26, 2019

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#85

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

the argument

sure. you keep thinking that.

EpicPlayer11

Jun 26, 2019

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#86

#100 lol

Kowalski_x

Jun 26, 2019

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#87

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

Kowalski_x wrote:

TimothyScottPuente wrote:

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hikarunaku wrote:

Patriot can you stop with your dictionary. The definition of the word sport varies between sources. When there is a subjective opinion about things, then a group of people who consist of members representing different countries decide upon it, we will go by their decision not yours.

Many countries consider chess to be a sport. So if you go to their court of law, they will consider it to be a sport.

Sure, I can stop using the dictionary to define words. We all can, and do. But as I said before, what would you tell a judge or jury? Tell them to stop using the dictionary to define words like "innocent", "guilty", "judge" or "lawful". You can consider chess a sport, makes no difference to me. That doesn't change the fact that it isn't. You can believe a circle is a square, because they are both shapes. Makes no difference to me.

Remember, its not my decision on how the word sport is defined. Neither you nor I get to decide such things. If it were up to us, I would define "lottery winner" as me, not the person who actually won. Words have meaning, that's what the dictionary is for. If you dont like the definition of words, blame those responsible for defining them.

The word sport isn't defined by a sports organization. The word, and it's definition, were around LONG before your sports organization ever showed up. Besides, without even looking at the words they use, I'll bet they dont even define it, I'll bet they just suggest guidelines to be included in their politically biased organization.

Great post! Illuminating.

That you understand neither the processes in courts of law, nor the day-to-day practice of lexicographers is now abundantly clear.

It has become less surprising that you tiresomely repeat your mantra (the point acknowledged at the outset), while refusing to engage the substance of the argument.

Well that's because there isn't any substance to any argument. There is no question that chess is a game, but not a sport. The "argument" is just people who want to justify what they do. As someone else pointed out, the real question isn't whether or not chess is a sport, the real question is why do some people need to feel like it is a sport. They know it's not a sport, but they really, really want it to be, so they can be called sportsmen, athletes, etc.

I've also noticed not one single person has addressed my point. What would a judge or jury say? What could be proven in court? Do you HONESTLY believe a judge would for two seconds buy the argument that chess is an actual sport? Of course you dont. Nobody else does either.

There is no physical skill in chess. Period. Physical skill is needed for a sport. I dont make the rules on how words are defined. If someone believes chess is a sport, great. Tell it to the people who make dictionaries. Apparently they haven't got the memo yet

I do not understand why you are reluctant to regard chess as a sport. Particularly because you persist in employing the usage of a dictionary. The physical realm is not limited--and this assertion is made as per any dictionary you choose- -to a premise that excludes the mind, not to mention what chess makes necessary with regard to one's hands. You wish to play semantics, play fair. should sport be defined by physical activity? How could you deny chess's demand for human anatomy?

This whole thing reminds me of when a meathead attempted to explain to moi that baseball was not a real sport because not enough, "physical exertion" was expelled.

In sum what you and he have attempted to state is that chess is not a sport because no one's nose is broken playing. You might merely need to wait until after you beat me. lol Then you may tend to be more inclined to reference chess a sport!

Ciao,

Timothy Scott Puente

Another self righteous fool with a triple barrel name displayed for added effect! Ok so ..... WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT lol.... a person who couldn't move a bone in their body or even had no arms or legs could play an equally strong chess game. Does it matter how a person moves the chess pieces? 1 e4 is 1 e4. Can you play 1 e4 better than anyone else? No because if the pawn is 5mm away from centre of the square it's still 1 e4. LOL. Give it up damn fools who say chess has any physical requirements because it doesn't. FACT. Oh brain is physical too huh? Breathing is a sport then, all that physical movement and thinking is a sport because of that brain workout. Damn idiots lol. Please keep going tho as I know u will. It's funny.

if someone couldn't move a bone in their body couldn't play chess. They couldn't move the pieces, nor dictate them orally, as that requires your jawbones

I think u only have bone instead of a brain. Your smart ass attempt at proving my comment wrong just highlights your trolling stupidity. Please everyone reading this ... clench your teeth together so as not moving your jawbone and repeat after me "Epic player is a tool" Look at that.... communication with no bone movements !! Another loser looking dumb.....

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#88

wtf why am I being restricted

Ziryab

Jun 27, 2019

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#89

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

wtf why am I being restricted

The f in wtf is forbidden language.

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#90

Ziryab wrote:

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

wtf why am I being restricted

The f in wtf is forbidden language.

not if it's in wtf

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#91

it could also be What The Fudge Why The Fame or What The Frick

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#92

lol

Ziryab

Jun 27, 2019

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#93

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

Ziryab wrote:

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

wtf why am I being restricted

The f in wtf is forbidden language.

not if it's in wtf

Maybe it's the spam, then. Taking three posts to say one thing.

Although plenty of trolls do it daily without repercussions.

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#94

no I was given a warning about something before

Ziryab

Jun 27, 2019

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#95

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

no I was given a warning about something before

LET not young souls be smothered out before
They do quaint deeds and fully flaunt their pride.
It is the world’s one crime its babes grow dull,
Its poor are ox-like, limp and leaden-eyed.
Not that they starve, but starve so dreamlessly,
Not that they sow, but that they seldom reap,
Not that they serve, but have no gods to serve,
Not that they die, but that they die like sheep.

Vachel Lindsey, "The Leaden-Eyed"

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#96

Ziryab wrote:

EpicPlayer11 wrote:

no I was given a warning about something before

LET not young souls be smothered out before
They do quaint deeds and fully flaunt their pride.
It is the world’s one crime its babes grow dull,
Its poor are ox-like, limp and leaden-eyed.
Not that they starve, but starve so dreamlessly,
Not that they sow, but that they seldom reap,
Not that they serve, but have no gods to serve,
Not that they die, but that they die like sheep.

Vachel Lindsey, "The Leaden-Eyed"

wtf does that have to do with anything?

Optimissed

Jun 27, 2019

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#97

The only reason chess is considered by some to be a sport is to draw down funding. Since it is a game rather than a sport, there can be no other reason for it. Obviously, money is a powerful motivator and so many people are going to stick to the line that chess is a sport. I think we better accept that chess is a sport if that means it can attract funding by being considered a sport. So far as the etymology goes, there's no reason to believe that those who say it's a sport are either well-educated or are doing it for any reason other than for money.

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#98

I was mer ely sta ting that so meone said tha t you can ta lk while cle nchi ng your jaw and not using bo nes was inco rrect, because clenc hing your jaw requires bone mov ement

Optimissed

Jun 27, 2019

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#99

<<I've also noticed not one single person has addressed my point. What would a judge or jury say? What could be proven in court? Do you HONESTLY believe a judge would for two seconds buy the argument that chess is an actual sport? Of course you dont. Nobody else does either>>

That doesn't seem quite such a good argument nowadays, since we now have judges who uphold the "right" of one gender to be considered to be the other.

EpicPlayer11

Jun 27, 2019

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#100

stop self-contradicting yourself, please