"Founded in Paris on 20 July 1924, the World Chess Federation (Federation Internationale des Echecs, known as FIDE from its French acronym) was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as an International Sports Federation in 1999."
The International Olympic Committee would be a reasonable arbiter for the definition of the term "sport" and its inclusion and recognition of chess as a sport.
Indeed. Having said that I have no problem with Bud not recognising chess as a sport. My problem with him is that he won't accept that people can define certain things differently from him.
My definition of sport(noun) is the definition in every single English dictionary.
If you want to admit that you have "your own definition" of what the word means... I mean, by all means, run along you special little fellow, with your incorrect understanding and denial-ridden reality...
As I illustrated with a link earlier there are many definitions. It isn't my 'own definition'. The International Committee recognise chess as a sport. I'm not special. You continue to accuse me of the the things that are probably informing your own worldview. You are showcasing a remarkable talent for misrepresenting and issuing proclamations from where the sun doesn't shine.
The International Olympic Committee would be a reasonable arbiter for the definition of the term "sport" and its inclusion and recognition of chess as a sport.
The FIDE has been trying to get Chess into the summer Olympics forever. Which I have no problem with, but it probably will never happen, because chess is not really a sport.
Chess has many characteristics of 'the competitive nature' of a sport, but 'the game' of chess does not have a physical activity that players can become skilled at and hone...
The IOC actually recognized the FIDE as a 'sports federation' back in 1999. But that does not make chess an actual sport.
It is all an agenda by the FIDE to get chess into the Olympics, it is HIGHLY doubtful chess will ever be in the Olympics...
But as I said above, I have no problem with chess being in the Olympics...
But chess does not have the proper characteristics or requirements to classify or qualify as a sport...
As I say I have no problem with you sharing a definition with what might be the majority view. There are a sizable minority who share my definition for previously stated reasons.
As I illustrated with a link earlier there are many definitions. It isn't my 'own definition'. The International Committee recognise chess as a sport.
The IOC only recognizes the FIDE as a sports "federation", this does not classify chess the game as a sport...
If you truly believe that chess can be defined as a sport, then you have not, and are not properly reading the English definition of the noun version of the word sport...
As has been previously stated the world's dictionaries carry many definitions of 'sport'. I doubt if you have read every single one.
Well, we are communicating in English, and in English, chess is no more a sport than doing math is...
In English dictionaries "a sport" requires a physical activity that can be honed, like throwing a football, or shooting a basketball,
Ping Pong is a sport, so is darts, and pool....
But chess, (the game part) requires zero physical body movement to play, as I have fully illustrated in this thread, in MANY different ways, and all that disagree with me eventually leave in agreement...(with the facts)
Your refusal to accept that different people and dictionaries may disagree on definitions is the epitome of ignorance Bud.
Why can't you just accept that different people view the world differently?
There is no 'proper' English definition that disagrees with the definition this thread has decided on as correct...
At this point, you are just blindly trolling me, so get it together and make some sense, or get out of here with your empty troll nothingness...
There is no 'proper' English definition that disagrees with the definition this thread has decided on as correct...
Your own words reveal yourself as a blockhead or a troll of almost laudable proportions...
Ziggy, I'll give you one more chance to be taken seriously...
That chance being, bring some facts...
One more chance? That's very magnanimous of you your majestic blockhead...
Yea, just as I figured, you are officially demoted to knowing nothing on the subject, being incapable of removing your emotions from your logic, and now you yourself have revealed that at heart, you aren't much more than a name calling fool...
Go find another thread...
So, I've used up my 'last chance' by BigKingBud. I'm glad the Great Dictionary Definition Arbiter and Thread Master has given up.
Since I've used up my 'last chance' by BKB I will summarise:
BKB says chess is not a sport. I respect his and others view it is not a sport.
BUT I believe I'm entitled to go along with others who define chess as a sport. BKB is Thread Dictator and Selective Dictionary Reader and will not allow this...
BKB will not tolerate dissenting views and consistently misrepresents the views of others.
Any further comment from BKB on my perspective, bearing in mind I have used up my 'last chance' will demonstrate he is not only a man not to dictate words, but also a man not keep his word.
If you want to have 'the opinion' that chess is a sport, that is fine,
But do understand, your opinion does not fit with reality...
If you want to argue, bring some proof, or just go away, being classified as out of touch with reality on the subject...
Goodbye!
I've used up my 'last chance', yet you in your generosity are giving more 'chances' your majesty ?
I've said all I need to on this subject.
Here I am on page 3 of this forum, stating the obvious, and here you are(today), a new comer to this forum, and you Ziggy are a childish troll at best...
We've spent around 2 years studying the facts, coming to conclusions and in the end helping people like you understand the truth on the subject. You are by far the most childish naysayer yet to be made an example of...
Chess swimming can be a sport... Players will play on a floating chessboard in swimming pool. Result is determined by chess and first person to retire to poolside loses by forfeit.