It's quite easy really The Grobe ... You say Chess is a game , I say it is a Sport , and it's clear neither of us are gonna change our opinions , so as you say , maybe we should end this nonsense now. 
What is chess? Game or sport?
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It is really quite easy, both of those words have well established definitions. Chess only qualifies as one of them based on the definition. Hint: it's not "Sport".
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I stand by the decision of the International Olympic Committee TheGrobe. I believe they know what they are talking about !. You seem to have a big problem accepting this , and doubtless you will have more to say , but I feel life is too short to justify continuing , as you put it ,with this nonsense , so as I said previously , we will agree to disagree. Glad I've had the opportunity to have my say.
David-100 wrote:
I stand by the decision of the International Olympic Committee TheGrobe.
The IOC classifies things as Olympic Sports without regard for whether they are actually sports by the dictionary definition or not. Chess and Bridge most notably.
To be clear, the dictionary definition of Sport unanimously requires that physical exertion be a necessary component. Neither chess nor bridge qualify per this definition. The IOC may be considering them for future Olympic events, but this does not actually make them sports even if they happen to use that word, however incorrectly.
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We say, "Olympics games" so that means no sports in Olympics games. Or perhaps as said by ZeeghamShaarih sports=games!!
Well now we're just twisting the definition of "physical exertion" too. It's all pretty tenuous.
Chess is a board game.
Poker is a card game.
Darts is a pub game.
None are sport!
kaynight wrote:
Gambling is a mug's game.
lol. 
Chess is a game as well as a sport. +#
BillPhilip wrote:
Chess is a game as well as a sport. +#
So far, this view seems to prevail. Grobe and you other guys may continue.
BillPhilip wrote:
Chess is a game as well as a sport. +#
If chess is a sport, everyone on this site should look really fit and have a six pack. 
David-100 wrote:
TheGrobe Writes ...
"Chess is the best game, and about the worst sport (if it even was one). Why are we so keen to devalue it?"
I would argue that Chess is the best Sport !.
Then can Scotland claim ownership of football, please; you are not worthy of it.
Here_Is_Plenty wrote:
David-100 wrote:
TheGrobe Writes ...
"Chess is the best game, and about the worst sport (if it even was one). Why are we so keen to devalue it?"
I would argue that Chess is the best Sport !.
Then can Scotland claim ownership of football, please; you are not worthy of it.
Just claiming doesn't work in today's world. Unfortunately, you have to prove it.
I was working off QED logic.
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Were you born a moron with no sense of humour or do you just work very hard at it?
no..nnnnnoooo..noooo..ooo/ only one thing more:
definition of sport it seems that it is soome 'Black Hole' or 'God Particle',,,
def. = game = sport=game..............................now u can stop. (hope no one start: whether chess invented on earth or moon?)
Rock climbing is a sport, but it is certainly not a game.
Pacman is a game, but it is certainly not a sport.