IS CHESS A SPORT?????????
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It's a Game coz it can be played anywhere while a Sport or some sports will require you a designated place for playing and normally gets you tired physically.
In addition, look at the results after you play here in chess.com, it says Games not Sports.
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hi,, chess is the best game in the world,,i believe darts is a game,,but others say its a sport
No. If you can't die or get seriously injured, it is not a sport.
so chess is a sport then 
ah great! something totally new and original 
I played qe4 and a fight broke out
Yes, competitive chess is a sport.
Now, you’re going to hear denials from a few competitive players and a hoard of uncompetitive ones.
Ziryab wrote:
Now, you’re going to hear denials from a few competitive players and a hoard of uncompetitive ones.
i deny your denial! i compete virtually almost every day, virtually.
since this topic has been solved by so many other topics where there are still arguments, we should move on to more pressing issues.
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imboardletsplaychess wrote:
It's a Game coz it can be played anywhere while a Sport or some sports will require you a designated place for playing and normally gets you tired physically.
That is probably the third best reason I've seen so far why chess can't be a sport. Physical skill obviously is number one, losing an eye (injury) number two. You bring up a great point about the field of play in games vs. sports. A person can take a chess board anywhere and play, just like any other board game. But sports usually, maybe always, require a much more permanent field of play. Like a golf course, ball field, ski slope, or race track.
imboardletsplaychess wrote:
In addition, look at the results after you play here in chess.com, it says Games not Sports.
that doesn't make sense. one can play a game of soccer...
Yes, it is. Many countries have chess under the umbrella of their national sport federations. The thing is it can also be many other things, a game, a pastime, an art even, but yes, it is a sport.
It is a sport as videogames are sports too when they get competitive
oh man theres 19 comments!
Senator_Plutarsky wrote:
ah great! something totally new and original
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