Is chess a sport?

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judeybooty
I honestly don’t think so
chazworth0777
By definition... probably not... but a case could be made for it.


1. Sport
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

dmc286
Any 'sport' that you can do while holding a beer (bowling, darts, scrabble) is not a sport.
jasminkq
Yes
badenwurtca

Chess is a board game.

alexeysavelyev27

Chess is somewhat 'mental' sport

dancordosi

Some say yes some say no, I say no.

ifkedmyself

chess is not a sport lmao... imagine calling chess players 'athletes' bruh