Is chess a sport?

[dusty bane]

bru

[mighty oriole]

sheesh

[dusty bane]

for me its

stay on discord for six to nine hours straight without getting a single assignment done

and then at 00 do it

[mighty oriole]

i believe i have ADHD

[dusty bane]

i may have it too

[mighty oriole]

same problem for me

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html problems matches

[edgy badger]

Hello!

Chess is a sport cuz we all sweat for it, stream it and most importantly, have a discord server for it

[mighty oriole]

.

neuro

gl

[half forum]

Yes, it is because you exercise your brain and concentration while playing chess

[mighty oriole]

@tranquil raptor u done?

[tranquil raptor]

Not only does the International Olympic Committee consider chess to be a sport, but like any other sports, chess requires training for improvement. You would never see other sports celebrities reach their peak performance if they had never trained for it. While most sports such as basketball, tennis, or football require physical prowess, chess requires a degree of mental fortitude that is arguably much more fortuitous to achieve than other sports. Although there is little physical movements involved in the game compared to other sports, I believe that chess is a sport due to the psychological nature of the game, as well as the amount of brain power that is used in order to perform well as a chess player. Whether the time control is for bullet, blitz, rapid, or classical, chess performance is entirely dependent on a person's ability to think on their feet, calculate many lines to identify a tactic, and strategise the most efficient way to win the game. There are in fact, many similarities between chess and other sports. For example, competitive chess uses a clock to measure how much time is remaining for each player. This is very akin to how other sports use a countdown clock to represent how much time is left in the game. Each of the chess pieces on the board represent a specific point value. A pawn is worth 1 point, bishops and knights are worth 3 points, rooks are worth 5 points, and queens are worth 9 points. While the outcome of a chess game is not necessarily determined by how many points in material a player may have over their opponent, it can be an indication as to which side is likely to win, as can be compared to many other sports point systems. Chess shares a similarity to other sports in that there are 2 teams going against one another. 16 pieces on each side, and each player can be viewed as the coach of their team, as they direct their players (pieces) what to do in the game. And just like with many other sports, chess skill accrues gradually over time

[mighty oriole]

didnt cross v

[tranquil raptor]

longer does not always equal better

[tardy hatch]

"Yes"

[dusty bane]

did i lose

i provided more information

[mighty oriole]

noo u no lose

[dusty bane]

hooray

hi scipio

[acoustic shale]

guys ill make a chess edit if this gets 10 reactions 🔥

[haughty plover]

Seems like you got 0 🔥

[dusty bane]

[acoustic shale]

yeah

[jade tulip]

Hi

[acoustic shale]

win win for me

[haughty plover]

[jade tulip]

I was thinking of an answer and then felt like it sounded stupid

[dusty bane]

woah. took u a while

LOL

[random peak]

i would argue that chess isn’t a sport, because while it does require a lot of mental capacity and psychological strength, so does several things in our day to day lives. you could argue that reading a book, writing an essay, or talking to other people if you’re like me, all require degrees of psychological competence and mental strength to accomplish, in much the same way as chess. i consider chess to be more of a game of skill than a sport of athletics, therefore i argue that chess is not a sport.

[dusty bane]

nobody wants a rude ass 12 yr old here either

[acoustic shale]

💀

[acoustic shale]

real

[dusty bane]

whats your problem

[acoustic shale]

whats your deal bro

[haughty plover]

You're only 1 year older than 12

[dusty bane]

like jeez bruv

[acoustic shale]

bro mad i existed

[dusty bane]

yeah at least i aint as immature as them

[haughty plover]

Tru

[dusty bane]

like have you seen their messages

reminds me of my nine year old sister

[acoustic shale]

why are you so mad?

[haughty plover]

Green whats your problem green

[acoustic shale]

?

[dusty bane]

they make the most shitty jokes too

[acoustic shale]

yeah im asking why?

[jade tulip]

I think I got a good argument which is in the middle 🤔

[dusty bane]

wdym

[jade tulip]

Let me write it

[acoustic shale]

yeah it wasnt good

[dusty bane]

noo im gonna lose

also scipio when are we gonna ban this 12 year old

[haughty plover]

We?

[jade tulip]

Who is 12?

[haughty plover]

[dusty bane]

they make the most inappropriate jokes ever too

[dusty bane]

hips

[acoustic shale]

Im trying to be calm with you mate and be the bigger man if you couldnt tell

[jade tulip]

Proof?

[dusty bane]

they dont even deny it

[dusty bane]

keiro would have it

they were involved in an argument

[jade tulip]

Who is Keiro lol

[dusty bane]

keiro is keiro

[jade tulip]

He can DM me

[dusty bane]

hips how old are you bruv

u prob aint even 10 yet

[acoustic shale]

ok bucko

[dusty bane]

let alone 9

[acoustic shale]

hes just insulting your age and saying your young mate

[dusty bane]

first, im a she. second, i do remember having an argument whether you were younher than 13

[jade tulip]

He is gone

[dusty bane]

god

damn

[acoustic shale]

did he get banned

?

[jade tulip]

Obviously

[dusty bane]

wait what for

the age

or

the jokes

[jade tulip]

Age

I wasn't looking at the jokes

[dusty bane]

have u seen their jokes tho

💀

[haughty plover]

peace has returned in chat

[dusty bane]

hooray

[jade tulip]

Anyway now I think my second argument is stupid too

[dusty bane]

scipio

just write it

[haughty plover]

Skill issue

[dusty bane]

im gonna write another essay on why i should have ban perms

[jade tulip]

Firstly I wanted to say sport and secondly I wanted to say mental sport. Now I need to think again

[dusty bane]

mental sport in the category of sport

[haughty plover]

mind sport?

[jade tulip]

I found a counter argument but then found a good counter

This is more tough than I thought

[acoustic shale]

i dont know why he was so mad but i wont question it anymore

[dusty bane]

sport is defined as "physical exertion OR skill"

chess involes skill

gl beating my word count of 519

i sense hesitation

just write it

[jade tulip]

The most important aspect of a sport is competition imo. Physical activities are not required imo (see dart for example) but then call chess a "mind sport" I don't care . Chess has a lot of competition therefore I call it a sport

[jade tulip]

I like short and sweet more

[dusty bane]

hrskpl

[haughty plover]

Dart still needs technique tho

[dusty bane]

my feet

are so so

its like the bnersve thingy

omfg

im onna die

[jade tulip]

But compared to other sports it is basically nothing

In chess you need technique too

[haughty plover]

Ngl i cant say for sure, i know jack shit about darts lmao

In chess its strategy ye

[jade tulip]

Same

[acoustic shale]

https://tenor.com/view/viditchess-viditgujrathi-viditop-viditlove-vidit-gif-23675367

[acoustic shale]

real

[haughty plover]

I mean, e-sports fall under the large umbrella terms of sports, so chess which is mind sports or mental sports also fall under sports.

Thats my reasoning

[acoustic shale]

I just hope i get diamond

[jade tulip]

e sports is more controversial than chess

[haughty plover]

Kinda idk

What kind of controversial stuff

[jade tulip]

Like people go crazy about calling e sport a sport or not a sport

[haughty plover]

Well, just call it esports idk

Its hard to call it sports cuz we so used to the sweating type of sports lol

But times change i guess

[jade tulip]

[haughty plover]

Same,

[edgy badger]

Say what

[jade tulip]

I don't think money should be a criteria

[frosty zenith]

I think chess is chess

[solid roost]

You burn lots of calories just from working your mind (so I've heard)

[median igloo]

Chess is chess but if chess was called chess that would mean there are 64 boards and 5 different pieces so if we used like a mathematical solution the answer will always be the same that chess will always be called chess but let's start the history

I think in my opinion chess is a sport

Although some people say chess is a gambling game like poker

[tardy salmon]

chess = nobrainer game

gets ur pp size up

[royal night]

Chess challenges your brain

[cyan rune]

Firstly, it's important to note that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes chess as a sport. While chess is not an Olympic event, it has been recognized as a sport by the IOC since 1999, and it is included in the World Mind Sports Games. Now, let's consider the characteristics of a sport. A sport is generally defined as an activity that involves physical exertion and skill, which is typically competitive and organized. While chess may not involve physical exertion in the traditional sense, it does require a great deal of mental exertion and skill. Chess players must be able to concentrate for long periods of time, make quick and strategic decisions, and have an extensive knowledge of the game and its variations. This mental exertion can be just as demanding as physical exertion in other sports. Additionally, chess is a competitive and organized activity. Chess tournaments and matches are typically organized and run by governing bodies such as FIDE (the World Chess Federation). These tournaments often have strict rules and regulations, including time limits for moves and penalties for certain actions. In summary, while chess may not involve physical exertion, it does require a great deal of mental exertion and skill. It is also competitive and organized, which are key characteristics of a sport. Therefore, chess can be considered a sport.

[drowsy ember]

Before you say this is ChatGpt, it's not.

I do believe that chess IS a sport. We have it at school during sport time, although many people do not determine chess to be a sport as it does not require physical exertion or any form kf athleticism.
However, here's where their first blunder is. Chess is a game which requires far more physical and mental skill, plus strategy and endurance, especially sitting at a chess board for a few hours straight. Furthermore, like other sports, there is competition between the two players. Also, like sports that require quick thinking, chess players must make quick decisions, manage their time decisions, and maintain their concentration till the end of the match

Now, in every 'sport', we have sportsmanship. This is incredibly true in chess, where the players shake hands at the beginning and end of each match.

As chess players we learn life skills as you would want to do in sports. In sports we gain skills, like ability to walk 20km after playing soccer for a long time. In chess, we build up our critical thinking skills, patience and concentration. This is very beneficial and transferable to our everyday lives making it great for everyone at any age.

Lastly, we consider sports to be fun. We consider chess to be fun. Henceforth, chess is considered sport. No but seriously, chess is not considered sport in the typical sense but it is considered a mind sport or a game of skill. Also, when playing chess, we can play with friends, have fun and also learn from our mistakes.

Ignore what I said about finally, like other sports, chess has rules and regulations, governed by the FIDE organisation. Chess tournaments or national chess events are considered sports and do have penalties. It is also incredibly competitive and is very entertaining to watch even if you have no idea what is going on.

Because of everything above, I believe chess is a sport. It does not have the classic fundamentals of sport, so let's just consider chess

To be a good variation of sport

[royal night]

If gaming is a sport chess has to be a sport come on

[haughty plover]

gaming is an E-sport

[forest leaf]

I think if we decide e-sports are sports, then chess has to be a sport. The thing that separates a sport and an activity in my mind is its ability to be objectively scored. By this metric, chess should be amongst the most pure sports out there, with no real need for an umpire in the vast majority of games. By the same token, I don’t consider things like gymnastics and diving to be sports. Whilst they clearly require a great deal of skill and athleticism, they have a much more subjective score system, with judges deciding how they value each athletes attempts. Something be a sport or an activity doesn’t speak to their worth and merits as demonstrations of the talents of the top human performers in any field, but in my opinion, chess is a sport, and one of the most “pure” forms of a sport.

[blazing belfry]

that does raise the question, could chess be counted as an e-sport

since it is traditionally analog?

[forest leaf]

I think it has like, an e-sport variation

[blazing belfry]

yeah

[limpid rune]

Why: as in all other sports, competitions are held, for which you can get medals. There is also a WCC.

Idk

[timber sundial]

Ok so hear me out
Why: because it's been recognized as a sport in many countries, technically yes it does make you burn calories but that shouldn't exactly be a reason I guess but what do I know, besides that, yes to play professionally you need to get good, and besides all of that, chess is kinda like martial arts with extra steps and i can't think of any more mentionable reasons

[proud knoll]

Chess is not a sport it's emotion 🔥❤️

[small trellis]

Omg people still doing this

[south anvil]

No
reason: The definition of sport is : An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Chess is not a physical activity, as it involves no significant physical exertion or athleticism, and thus, it does not meet the criteria of what is traditionally considered a sport.

[small trellis]

U can mate in chess making it a sport

👍🏿

[wide stratus]

It requires some athleticism and it takes a physical toll on you.

Even though the primary action is mental, you still need a good physique.

[wide stratus]

It doesn't have to be objectively scored it just has to be scored. Otherwise it wouldn't be a competition.

[night summit]

Yes.
First of all most of the sports are physical, gives you physical changes, and you burn calories with chess
And to count a sport as a sport it has to be universal and chess is.
Just like any other sports, you need to have skill, patience and hard work to get good at chess,
Unlike the other sports chess is more likely a mind-game, sports challange you, that's why they're called sports, like football, there's always someone better than you usually because of physical conditions, but on chess its mind conditions, chess challanges your mind
And for the last, most of the people accepted chess as a sport, i mean we can count it as a sport then:)

[wide stratus]

I think the definitions presented may not be very true, it doesn't have to be physical exertion. It has to be exertion, meaning it has be physically or mentally demanding.

And it has to be some sort of competition against someone.

[rancid relic]

Chess relies on tactics, stratergies to get to a specific end goal. Unlike other sports, chess is completely mental, the player must think moves ahead of their opponent and try to trick/walk said opponent into failure. Although chess is mental rather than physical it still brings about physical changes ( burning calories through thinking and brain processing.) it is also a nationally recognized game with a ranking; league system where you will play against another person

[crystal meadow]

Chess is a sport because it considered by Olympic that it's a sport

[keen pecan]

Sir Mittens was a man who had always been passionate about physical sports, like soccer, basketball, and football. He had always thought of chess as a mere board game, not a sport. He believed that sports had to involve some form of physical activity, and chess didn't meet that criteria.
One day, while exploring an old abandoned building, Sir Mittens stumbled upon a mysterious time machine. Without hesitation, he decided to hop in and travel back in time. As he sat in the time machine, he thought about where he could go and what he could do.

The time machine brought Sir Mittens back to the year 1972. He found himself in Reykjavik, Iceland, in the middle of a chess tournament. He looked in a mirror and was astonished to see the face of Boris Spassky staring back at him.
Sir Mittens realized he was now in the body of one of the greatest chess players of all time. He was about to play against Bobby Fischer, who was considered the best chess player in the world.

As the game began, Sir Mittens felt the pressure of the competition. He could feel the sweat on his forehead and his heart pounding. The game was intense, with both players making calculated moves, trying to outsmart each other.
In the end, Bobby Fischer emerged as the winner, and Sir Mittens, in the body of Boris Spassky, was defeated. The experience had been thrilling, and Sir Mittens could feel the exhaustion of the mental and emotional battle he had just experienced.

Suddenly, he was transported back to the year 2023. As he sat in the present, Sir Mittens realized that his experience in 1972 had changed his perception of chess. He now saw it as a sport, one that required incredible mental and emotional endurance. Chess was not just a board game but a sport that required discipline, strategy, and focus.
From that moment on, Sir Mittens became an advocate for recognizing chess as a sport. He began to play chess himself, and he encouraged others to see it in the same way he did. His experience in 1972 had shown him that chess was more than just a board game, but a sport that required the same level of dedication and commitment as any other physical sport.

[regal delta]

gve him the diamond 😂

sir mittens also planted the idea for mittens chess bot by time travelling to 2022 after that

[warm tundra]

Just like you, Unity

[wicked willow]

Im arguing that is a sport

[wide stratus]

I don't think it has to be physical exertion. It has to be exertion. Doesn't matter if physical or mental.

I think that in this aspect the Google definition is outdated and should be updated to just exertion, not only physical exertion.

[royal night]

Chess is a sport because the nature of the game is competitive it checks all the boxes of a sport and even though you don’t see chess champions with elite physiques or 100 million dollar pay checks it still is as competitive and world renowned as a lot of other sports like golf golf players aren’t shredded per say but it’s still competitive and considered a sport like chess so yes in my expert opinion :oo I think chess is a sport and meets the criteria to be a sport

[primal helm]

I think it's a sport because you do exercises with your brain and not all the sports are fully physical, it helps it's development, getting more iq and more other things.

[wide stratus]

So competitive cooking would be a sport?

[silk ember]

yes

[severe narwhal]

Cambridge Dictionary defines 'sport' as 'a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill that is played or done according to rules, for enjoyment and/or as a job'.

A sport needs to consist of physical exertion, chess is should not be considered a sport but an E-Sport

[silk ember]

Also one of the major criterion of a sport missed by lots of people is that a sport, like other games, need a clear end state that has a result for the winning party. In chess, the condition is clear: to checkmate your opponent. Some might say that in sports you would need to gain the most amount of points to win, but there are some sports that say otherwise. Like golf for example, where it is the opposite goal of a sport like basketball and you need to get the least amount of points. It isn't who has the most points, it is who satisfies the win condition set out in the rules. Checkmate is a win condition, ergo it meets yet another of the criterion of being a sport.

A sport can't just be defined as physical exertion because you do move in chess, bringing your hand over the pieces and such. And you can't say that it expells energy because you lose calories in just purely existing.

[severe narwhal]

Chess is not played in the olympics

[severe narwhal]

Your not exerting yourself moving pieces

But it isn't played...

[crystal meadow]

I said "considered" nor "included"

[round mountain]

chess is not a sport

people who say chess is a sport are wrong

[silk ember]

You are moving though

it has a very vague definition

[deep star]

chees is a sport because many people around the world play and love it

[severe narwhal]

That can apply to watching Netflix, playing the piano and other stuff

[round mountain]

guys lots of people around the world like drinking water

i like drinking water

[severe narwhal]

Is playing an instrument a sport??

[round mountain]

do you?

[deep star]

balls

[silk ember]

It has no goal that the player is pursuing

so no

[severe narwhal]

How about music competitions someone can argue that playing as perfectly as possible is a goal

[round mountain]

yes it does, the goal is making a desirable sound

[silk ember]

do music competitions exist though?

[round mountain]

yes

[severe narwhal]

Yes there are many

[silk ember]

so after making just a single note, the player wins?

[silk ember]

oh yea im stupid

the way u put it confused me

[round mountain]

perhaps if you play a song well thats a win

but like, i'm not arguing music is a sport. im arguing chess isnt

[spare zodiac]

Chess is a sport . Even though sports by definition is supposed to be physical activities sports also account for how refined your techniques are. And in chess you need to refine your calculations and logic such that they need to be spot on. In this case your mental skills and memory is being tested which is enough to exhaust you. And enough for a person to say "Hey!! I had a good sport."

[round mountain]

i needed to refine my technique to do my physics prac accurately, does that make it a sport?

[spare zodiac]

Well if you are taking it to do a competition with someone yes . But there can't be only one specific way to do it there should be multiple ways to approach it

[round mountain]

no not really

if i dont do it the way im supposed to i get a lower grade

[sturdy inlet]

chess is only a sport if you want it to be but if you just sitting still no

[spare zodiac]

But then you are not competing with someone

[severe narwhal]

To counter your points:

1. Burning calories could apply to anything such as sleeping and studying
2. Something being universal doesn't mean it is a sport
3. Something that challenges you doesn't always mean it's a sport

[silk ember]

So the definition of a sport should be:

"An activity in which there are professionals and tournaments, an end condition determining the winner, recorded strategies on aiding winning and there is/are obvious opponent(s)

Add some stuff if you think it needs more

[spare zodiac]

U are just following straight orders . In sports coaches only teach you how to wield your sword they can never teach you how to use it since that's for you to decide

[round mountain]

golf is a sport, even if im not playing against someone

competition isnt a requisite for a sport

[spare zodiac]

You are technically playing it to break records

In short u are still competing

[severe narwhal]

With a music competition you have to refine your technique to have a good chance at winning

[round mountain]

maybe sometimes, but you dont have to be trying to break a record

[spare zodiac]

Sports are something developed by human tendency to compete so if it's just fun and having no purpose of winning you didn't have any sport

[round mountain]

so youre saying for something to be considered a sport there HAS to be competition?

[warm tundra]

You guys cannot argue against the fact that chess is indeed a sport purely and solely based of off the fact that I said so.
My opinion here is more important than you because I am a frenemy of the server therefore, I am more important than all of you plebs. I say chess is a sport and anyone saying it isn't should get locked out. This is a chess server, so you all have interest to vote that it is a sport.
One of my reasons for believing that chess is a sport is that you do a lot of exercise and burn fat moving the pieces around in over-the-board chess. Online chess is an e-sport like on chess.com. Furthermore, Chess is very competitive and played around the world.
I, AlexJMR#4959, as of April 20th 2023, declare chess a sport and now all of the people who voted for no are getting locked out of this server indefinitely. If you disagree with me, then what are you doing in a chess server smh. Chess is a sport, no questions asked.
End of debate, I solved it and now I'm onto achieving world peace and equality. Thank you and goodbye.

[spare zodiac]

Yes otherwise the thing will become stagnant with no sense of moving forward

[round mountain]

is skating a sport?

[spare zodiac]

Are you competing with someone?

[round mountain]

no just skating

[warm tundra]

I am a sport

[spare zodiac]

By itself nothing is a sport it is the group of people trying to win in that thing making it a sport

[silk ember]

and if ur playing golf professionally ur more than likely to be competing against someone

the "Sports need physical exertion" thing could get ruled out bc wheelchair sports are considered sports

and aside from the arms not much is moving

[round mountain]

so sport and competition are the same thing?

in that case, is politics a sport? politicians compete against other politicians.

[spare zodiac]

No since it doesn't have any well defined rules

[round mountain]

if you dont think there is physical exertion in wheelchair sports youre wrong

[round mountain]

there are definitely rules in politics.

[spare zodiac]

People themselves break the rules

[round mountain]

people break the rules in all sports

so thats not a reason

[warm tundra]

My opinion stands unopposed

[spare zodiac]

But then they are not sportsman they are termed as cheaters

[royal night]

The one and only super GM Alex

[warm tundra]

[round mountain]

what about a politician who doesnt break any rules? are they playing a sport?

[spare zodiac]

Yes they are playing a game of wits

[warm tundra]

Ew politics

[round mountain]

so politics is sport?

[spare zodiac]

Yes

[round mountain]

ok

[warm tundra]

How did politics get into this argument

[spare zodiac]

Idk

[round mountain]

the same argument he is using to say chess is a sport can also be used to say that politics is a sport.

[sturdy inlet]

if thinking for a chess is a sport then being an influencer is too

[warm tundra]

How did you guys go from chess and sports to politics wth

[round mountain]

what about applying for a job? youre competing with other applicants, there is a clear objective (getting the job). is that a sprt?

[spare zodiac]

The problem is there are no defined rules so no

[spare zodiac]

Yes

[warm tundra]

@round mountain read this #1098414643275366430 message

[sturdy inlet]

you gotta outplay everyone else and also use pattern recognition for algorithm’s

[spare zodiac]

There still needs to be some sort of rules

[round mountain]

well if you think applying for a job is a sport im not sure i can convince you chess isnt...

[sturdy inlet]

do tos count lmao

[spare zodiac]

I mean u need to do better than other people and you have developed your skills your whole life

[silk ember]

There is, and my point is that chess also has physical exertion involved, but minimalised.

[spare zodiac]

This is why there are games(played for fun) sports (can be played for fun but you also want to win)

[silk ember]

Why would the olympics committee define chess as a sport if it really isn't

[crimson tiger]

chess is a board game

[silk ember]

dont u think one of the biggest sports federations would know?

[silk ember]

and darts is a bar game

[spare zodiac]

And poker

[silk ember]

shooting is also considered a sport for some reason. Literally all you do is pull a trigger, so it has no physical exertion yet it is considered a sport.

[spare zodiac]

Favourite of magnus

[round mountain]

chess isnt in the olympics

neither are any other mental games

the dictionary definition of the word sport is not the same as what most people think of when the word sport is mentioned. saying chess is a sport might be technically true, but to do so would be misconstruing it as the same thing as a physical sport.

[winged herald]

i would say chess is not a sport. The three things that qualify an activity as a sport for me are 1: Competitive 2: Scoring (no judges, everyone can clearly see who won and lost) while chess is these two, it is not the third 3: Physically demanding

[silk ember]

i said it is recognized by the international olympic committee as a sport

[spare zodiac]

Bro you literally have to absorb the shockwave from the gun train your eyes and intuition

[silk ember]

you also have to absorb the shockwave from accidentally hangin your queen

dont you?

[spare zodiac]

That's trauma

[unreal creek]

that's true of other sports too though

and top GMs burn like 800 calories/hour

[silk ember]

even worse

[unreal creek]

even at my level (1300-1400) I find physical fitness is a limiting factor in longer games (admittedly I am very much not fit)

[unreal creek]

the olympics used to have an art contest

[silk ember]

true

[winged herald]

let me ask you this: can an out of shape thirty year old still theoretically be a world champion? If yes, then it is not a sport

not physically demanding to the extent a sport is

[unreal creek]

no out-of-shape thirty-year-old is going to win the candidates any time soon

[winged herald]

theoretically

[unreal creek]

it absolutely is that physically demanding at super-GM level

[silk ember]

Ian

[winged herald]

compared to track?

[silk ember]

o wait he has

[winged herald]

compared to xc

compared to NBA

I’m sorry if I don’t believe that chess is as physically demanding

[unreal creek]

karpov lost 20 pounds in that 50-game match with kasparov

this is why top gms like magnus, when they aren't playing chess, they're putting in cardio, playing tennis and shit

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27593253/why-grandmasters-magnus-carlsen-fabiano-caruana-lose-weight-playing-chess

[winged herald]

for the record I looked up the cbc article

chess players can burn 560 calories in two hours

basketball players, according to metroleague.org can burn 747 calories in one hour

so no, chess is not as physically demanding

[unreal creek]

link it?

the espn article says 6000/day, but they aren't playing chess the whole day

[winged herald]

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-september-18-2019-1.5287932/forget-the-treadmill-an-intense-game-of-chess-can-burn-hundreds-of-calories-research-suggests-1.5288030

https://www.metroleague.org/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-playing-basketball/

[wide stratus]

What's electronic about it?

[warm tundra]

I haven't seen anyone challenge my argument, therefore I must be correct

[wide stratus]

Bro end win state is in the definition because you define sport as a competition.

[simple heath]

If water polo is a sport then chess better damn be a sport

[wide stratus]

I don't think sport had to be demanding physically.
I think that the definition should be: An activity that demands exhortion, that demands skill, has it's set of rules, and that you compete in.

That's why competition in cooking wouldn't be a sport. Because it isn't exhortive, neither mentally or physically.
That's why lifting weights wouldn't be a sport. No skill involved.
Chess meets all these criteria, so it is a sport.

[sonic quartz]

Chess is Art and Logical game!

Hello all!

[warm tundra]

After all why not
why shouldn't I be a sport

[round mountain]

"That's why lifting weights wouldn't be a sport. No skill involved." 💀💀

[wide stratus]

?

[bleak tartan]

Yk that chess and boxing thing?

[dusty bane]

@warm tundra

[warm tundra]

you used furthermore so this was 100% written by AI

[dusty bane]

no

[warm tundra]

yes

[dusty bane]

anitta saw me typing it

took fifty minutes

i even cited my sources

[warm tundra]

do you agree with my argument

[dusty bane]

which an ai don’t do

[warm tundra]

my source is that I made it tf up

[warm tundra]

no human would ever use furthermore

[dusty bane]

love it

[dusty bane]

i use it

because anitta mentioned it

whilst i was typing

so i added it

cuz she seems to like furthermore

[warm tundra]

I shoulda added furthermore

[dusty bane]

it was to get on her good side

[warm tundra]

It's just saying "my opinion is correct yours is not cry about it"

[dusty bane]

we had the same opinion

[warm tundra]

yeah but some don't

[dusty bane]

well they’re irrelevant so

don’t matter

[warm tundra]

exactly

[dusty bane]

twins

[warm tundra]

come on NK take your time

you'll get there eventually

[dusty bane]

he gonna type in caps

[warm tundra]

of course

[dusty bane]

[latent lily]

i am not writing it rn i am not feelin good

[warm tundra]

bruh

[latent lily]

i am sick mentally and physically rn

[warm tundra]

What does NK stand for

[latent lily]

the hell is happening in my life dude

[dusty bane]

his name

he told us it

[royal night]

chess is a sport because sports are mostly brain boom 🤯

[dire dome]

Starting off, based on google the definition of a sport is: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. And the definition of chess based from google is: a board game of strategic skill for two players, played on a checkered board. Each player begins the game with sixteen pieces that are moved and used to capture opposing pieces according to precise rules. The object is to put the opponent's king under a direct attack from which escape is impossible ( checkmate ). Now here based on google we see that there are 3 requirements of a sport: skill, active/physical/entertainment. Now chess requires skill and it give entertainment to watch but it is missing the physical part. So it is arguably a sport because it meets 2 out of the 3 requirements. So in conclusion I think that chess should be consider a sport.

[warm tundra]

He told you his name?

[gleaming jay]

meeting 66% of the definition isn’t great though

[slender osprey]

Chess is definitely a sport. There are a lot of sports out there in the world right now that aren't technically physically demanding and instead demand something else like mental fortitude, toughness and composure. Bowling is such a great example of that. As much as we'd like to say that it takes technique to get good at the sport, at the highest level, it's just a matter of putting abstract concepts together, make the best plan and execute it to the best of its ability. Chess is exactly that.

[acoustic shale]

real

https://tenor.com/view/ms-quaint-goober-chess-loosing-bad-looser-gif-17348812

[latent lily]

no i told that nk stands for my name

[dusty bane]

yes. many times

[acoustic shale]

me knowing full well im not winning this competition 🗣️

[latent lily]

no i didnt

[dusty bane]

yes you did

[latent lily]

when

?

[dusty bane]

i remember

in my server

[latent lily]

i told that NK stands for my name

[dusty bane]

and you told your name

but it’s in indian

[latent lily]

ur crazy get some sleep

[dusty bane]

so i said i couldn’t read it

[latent lily]

when show me the msg

[dusty bane]

i’m trying to find it

[latent lily]

https://tenor.com/view/steve-harvey-crazy-oh-you-crazy-cray-cray-cray-gif-10041229

[latent lily]

take ur time

[dusty bane]

i need ur name so i can search it

[latent lily]

...

i am not dum u imbecile

[dusty bane]

nk why we still talking here bruv

[devout pollen]

no, sports are fun

[dusty bane]

chess is fun

only if you’re winning

[acoustic shale]

https://tenor.com/view/spongebob-challenge-gif-18899849

[bleak tartan]

What about bullet chess?

[inland timber]

The physical and mental demands, the competitive nature and the recognition from official sporting organizations all contribute to the argument that chess is a sport

[broken linden]

chess is a sport.it has coaching Olympics world championship . Everyone plays chess and trying to excel at it.chess is basically the exercise of mind improving memory ,knowledge ,thought ,creativity, intuition and other aspects of development.Moreover chess is the fitness/athletics of mind and we gain brain muscles(folds on brain my philosophy).If you do not categorize it as a sport it is not right to categorize it as a game thinking about the above(heard of the carrom world championship?or ludo coaching classes?)more time more your brain is developed more or less time making decision making quick.After all this i dont think one should call it just a game it is the world for us
Thank You

[smoky pumice]

you use other pieces. they are doing sport. you are moving your arm. you are burning calories

[cyan root]

Chess isn't a sport lmfao 💀

It's just a very popular board game. Would u say monopoly is a sport?

[subtle badge]

it's an esport tbhn

[floral zodiac]

hand cardio

also high level player's burn insane amount of calories during games

[abstract tiger]

Chess isn't a sport because there is no physical exersion. It counts as a board game. Yes they do burn calories Scarecrow, but would you count Yatzee as a sport, or Scrabble? That's just my opinion, and you can have your own.

[fickle oracle]

You can get better at chess by learning the techniques, much like you can get better at other sports by parcticing technique. Even though it may not be a physical sport (unlike one comment suggested above (HAND CARDIO)) it is a mental sport of who comes up with the best tactics in order to win the battle.

It's also quite competitive, which doesn't directly make it a sport, but it has many similarities

[tame apex]

I wouldn’t say it’s a sport,but instead an esport.
Why it’s not a physical sport should be pretty obvious.
The reason I think it’s an esport, is because it shares similarities with video games. it’s competitive, very skill based and time limited.
And there is a very wide range of skill level, and improving takes massive effort, dedication and time.

[warped dove]

If we take the basic principles of what sport is, it is a game played with two or more opponents. It can be done on a wide, international scale, or a small, building based level. Anyone can play sport and try to become better at it.

Respective of the above information, I am personally inclined to say that yes, chess is a sport. It meets all of those criteria, and you have a certain timespan of a career in chess. Any age can play and games ultimately end in either a loss, a stalemate or a victory.

If we take ⚽ as a comparison, games can be won mentally as well as physically. Chess challenges your mind to think of the best move, the most brilliant move, in a certain amount of time. People train to get better and hone their skills, and millions of people watch chess every year.

Thus, chess is a sport of the mind.

[warm tundra]

What when

[hollow sonnet]

(second answer idk if thats allowed) cheese gives calories. Sports usually take away calories. therefore it is not a sport

[valid frost]

Chess is an olimpic event. Olimpic events are considered sports. Sports usually require skill to do well. Chess is, obviously, a game of skill and also a game of memory (openings, ect)

simple

[gray acorn]

Chess is a sport because of how sweaty I get playing it. If nothing else, it’s definitely more of a sport than golf

[placid pine]

Chess is a sport that is often dismissed as something that only requires brain power, and not much physical effort. But this is a big mistake, as chess demands a lot from both your mind and body. Chess requires you to be laser-focused, make quick decisions, and plan your moves strategically - all of which are just as important in sports that require physical training, like basketball or football.

When you play chess, a single blunder or slight inaccuracy can cost you the entire game, you need to sit still for hours, and that can be really tiring both physically and mentally. In addition to that, you have to use your skills to move the pieces quickly and accurately. But the mental demands of chess are even more challenging. You have to keep an eye on your opponent's moves, anticipate their next moves, and think about how to react - all while maintaining your focus and composure. It's a lot to handle, and it requires a lot of mental toughness and endurance.

Like any other sport, chess requires practice and skill to get good at it. You need to spend a lot of time practicing, learning new strategies, and analyzing your games to get better. You have to think several moves ahead, anticipate what your opponent will do, and be ready to adapt to any changes in the game. Chess is a sport that deserves as much respect as any other sport out there.

Chess is a sport that is often dismissed as something that only requires brain power, and not much physical effort. But this is a big mistake, as chess demands a lot from both your mind and body. Chess requires you to be laser-focused, make quick decisions, and plan your moves strategically - all of which are just as important in sports that require physical training, like basketball or football.

When you play chess, a single blunder or slight inaccuracy can cost you the entire game, you need to sit still for hours, and that can be really tiring both physically and mentally. In addition to that, you have to use your skills to move the pieces quickly and accurately. But the mental demands of chess are even more challenging. You have to keep an eye on your opponent's moves, anticipate their next moves, and think about how to react - all while maintaining your focus and composure. It's a lot to handle, and it requires a lot of mental toughness and endurance.

Like any other sport, chess requires practice and skill to get good at it. You need to spend a lot of time practicing, learning new strategies, and analyzing your games to get better. You have to think several moves ahead, anticipate what your opponent will do, and be ready to adapt to any changes in the game. And of course, you need to have the mental strength to handle the pressure of competition. Chess is a game which is to be respected.

[edgy slate]

yes chess is a sport because esports is

[royal night]

@junior patio are we allowed to make videos?

[south anvil]

Chess is a board game

[torn elbow]

i think anything can be a sport😤

[lyric surge]

This is basic school stuff

[warm tundra]

Check pins

[sharp reef]

Chess is a sport because its a competitive game, and competitiveness is the nature of Sports

[warm tundra]

I added furthermore to mine

[broken spindle]

yes, chess is actually counted as a brain sport that can create strategic thinking,mathematical thinking talents. @junior patio which respect

[silk ember]

gimme diamond bc I wanna improve in chez

[ionic schooner]

Chess is a sport because it involves strategy

[warm tundra]

chess is a sport because I said so

[ionic schooner]

cool! me too

[warm tundra]

yeah but my opinion is the one that matters /j

[ionic schooner]

erm mine too Alex!

[warm tundra]

^

[ancient hawk]

Chess is often considered a sport because it involves physical and mental skills, intense competition, and adherence to strict rules and regulations. While chess may not require the physical exertion of traditional sports like football or basketball, it does require players to use their minds and bodies in a coordinated and strategic way.

Chess players must develop skills like concentration, memory, and decision-making, all of which require significant mental effort and training. Additionally, chess tournaments and matches are often highly competitive, with players facing off against one another in a battle of wits and strategy. As such, chess is often classified as a mind sport, and it is recognized as such by the International Olympic Committee.

Furthermore, chess has a long history of organized competition and has been recognized as a sport by various national and international organizations. Chess players also often compete for prizes and recognition, similar to other professional athletes. Thus, due to its physical and mental demands, its competitive nature, and its organization and recognition as a sport, chess is considered a sport by many.

i copy and pasted that from reddit stfu

[heady egret]

Chess is a sport because it is based off of the competitive players and it burns a large amounts of calories at a professional level, you also need to put in time and energy for chess in order to get better like all other skills and sports, Chess is also a verified Olympic event so if the previous statement didn't convince you that it was then this should because Olympic events are sports.

[wooden tusk]

Chess is a very competitive sport, to complete your stand goals, just simply take a rest and go to the lounge where you can relax and wait for your opponent to play. Walking around and sitting down also burns a significant amount of calories at a high level and whilst you’re walking you're also doing exercise. this is why chess is a sport :)

[frosty gazelle]

Chess is considered a sport because it requires a lot of mental and physical skills, such as being able to concentrate, remember things, plan ahead, and keep going even when you're tired (and yeah that happens a lot ) . People play chess competitively, just like they do in other sports, and there are big tournaments where players from all over the world compete against each other.

Even though chess doesn't involve running or jumping or doing whatever other stuff, it's still recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee and many national Olympic committees. This is because it requires a lot of hard work and practice to get good at it, just like it does for other sports. So while chess might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a sport, it still shares many of the same qualities that make it a legitimate and respected competition .

[acoustic shale]

https://tenor.com/view/death-gif-20834117

pov: Me seeing all those essays knowing full well im not winning

[silk ember]

I could write an essay but its too late bc everyone already wrote one using (not all of) the points I was gonna write about

[trim phoenix]

Chess is a simple game that takes time to learn but can be very competitive game that has lots to learn like different openings, middle games and endgames learn how to use the pieces correctly is a good idea; like a coach is in football, baseball and soccer. that is why i think chess is a sport because it has all the traits of a sport.

[stray wedge]

everyone writin 15 sentences are a bunch of bozos, of course its a sport, you got two people versing each other, in basketball people train their abilities and competitively play and strategize against opponents, guess what you do in chess

[tawdry pelican]

Chess is a game, it is a very difficult and developed and old game though it is not a sport a sport is something that is physically challenging and mentally challenging not just mentally challenging. The burning of calories is not enough to justify it to be a sport. For a sport you have to train you body not only your mind.

[severe narwhal]

What website??

[grand frost]

lolo chess do be the funny

[acoustic shale]

Rea;

Real

[lyric surge]

I feel the pump in my legs after I go home from my chess Club or tournament.

For real

[woeful cosmos]

Chess is giving big psychological pressure, this is fact that you lose around 200 calories per hour of ACTIVE chess game and thinking. If you was on chess tournaments of classic then you know how it is difficult to think 2 and more hours up without any break. Chess has massive ranking system that making it sport too.

As Ukrainian chess-player of 2 category that I'm achieved through 5 classic tournaments i will say that chess is sport without hesitation.

[lapis oar]

The question of whether or not chess belongs in the category of sports created major debates. While some contend that it qualifies as a sport because it requires both mental and physical effort to play, others counter that it does not.

Chess lacks the physical activity and athleticism normally found in sports, which is one of the main reasons why it isn't considered a sport. Chess does not call for any kind of physical activity or athleticism, unlike typical sports like basketball, soccer, or tennis. Players do not need to be physically fit or strong, and they are not expected to move much while playing.

[frank pebble]

To define whether or not chess is a sport, and give a comprehensive and objective answer one must just look at the parameters that define the word sport. According to the dictionary sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment”. Skill is on open display at a world championship match, and every game of chess requires some form of thinking. Chess offers competition as well, as seen in world championships and online matches alike or. However, there is an obvious lack of physical exertion in chess, one of the key ideas of sports. Therefore, since one of these criteria aren’t fulfilled, it isn’t classed as a sport, however that doesn’t disregard the hard work and skill many people dedicate to the game

[warm tundra]

To define whether or not chess is a sport, and give a comprehensive and objective answer one must just look at the parameters that define the word sport. According to the dictionary sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment”. Skill is on open display at a world championship match, and every game of chess requires some form of thinking. Chess offers competition as well, as seen in world championships and online matches alike or. However, there is an obvious lack of physical exertion in chess, one of the key ideas of sports. Therefore, since one of these criteria aren’t fulfilled, it isn’t classed as a sport, however that doesn’t disregard the hard work and skill many people dedicate to the game

[desert totem]

Goofy Chat gpt answers

Chess Is a sport because it uses strategy and your brain and like you play chess using your hands you also get frustrated but If someone say chess is not a sport because it doesnt use any skills or even walking well chess is a sport because thinking and moving with your hands is already a move like sports chess. And chess is a mind game and its called mine-game sport it means it uses your brain for thinking the next best move like your playing basketball like whats the best shot or the best skills thats what chess is to so thats why I define chess is a sport. Thank you.

[long kiln]

Chess is a sport because it has a set of well defined rules

[frank pebble]

Clearly not a chat gpt answer, put it in any human verification and then make comments undermining other people’s answers

[cyan root]

u burn calories by monopoly too

u burn calories sitting still

thats not a valid example

[cyan root]

impeccable logic

[cyan root]

this is the correct answer

[cyan root]

could you not say the same for monopoly or scrabble or card games, people play against each other and they can train and competitively play with others using different strategies

chess isnt a sport, its aa very fun and enjoyable game, but theres no real physical exertion which is the whole point of sports

yes they use their brain alot but thats not physical exertion like sports thats mental exertion theres a difference

i rest my case 😂

[main cargo]

Chess is a sport because:
1- chess players need to train and prepare themselves both physically and mentally to be able to perform at their best, similar to athletes
2- Chess requires strategic thinking, concentration, and physical endurance, all of which are essential qualities of an athlete (like playing a classical game and staying focused for several hours)
3- it involves a competition like other very recognized sports
4. You spend a lot of calories playing chess, all because of the high levels of focus

[serene narwhal]

AI detector be like

[ornate wind]

chat gpt moment

[cyan root]

ChatGPT ahh answer

chess does not require "physical endurance" mate have you seen half the GMs are fat or overly skinny. All they do is sit down and think.

"chess players need to train and prepare themselves both physically and mentally to be able to perform at their best"

listen u goofy npc how can u compare chess masters who sit down and play chess the same to the likes of usain bolt? Actual athletes spend hours a day for their entire lives getting up and physically and mentally exerting themselves to their maximum capacity.

While chess players do exercise full MENTAL exercise, they do little to no physical exercise.

Adding to this, physicality does link to sports... no one here thinks of sports and thinks of a board game like monopoly or chess. You are just being ridiculous, chess is not a sport its a board game mate. No ones definition of sport is mental exercise its always physical which is why chess is a GAME not a SPORT.

Its funny to me to think most of these people in these comments play chess a fair bit and think this.

And I bet you these people when asked if they do any sports they are gonna say chess and make themselves look like absolute muppets. Chess isnt a sport I'm mildly concerned how people are comparing chess to running or swimming etc...

[main cargo]

not a chat gpt answer, did you see magnus’ day routine?

he spends hours in the gym

and what kind of hater are you to come and accuse me?

you should worry about your own answer

[main cargo]

if you really think chess isn’t a sport then convince me, not make fun of my opinion.

[dusky moat]

The classification of chess as a sport is a topic of ongoing debate. Some people consider chess to be a sport because it involves competitive physical and mental skill, requires significant training and preparation, and is often played in organized competitions with strict rules and regulations. In addition, many countries and international organizations, such as the International Olympic Committee, recognize chess as a sport.

However, others argue that chess is not a sport because it does not involve significant physical activity or athleticism, and therefore does not meet the traditional definition of a sport. Some prefer to classify chess as a game or a mental exercise.

Ultimately, whether or not chess is considered a sport may depend on one's individual definition and criteria for what constitutes a sport.

NOT CHAT GPT 🔥

[frank pebble]

Please before saying someone wrote a chatgpt answer, put it in a human verification before undermining other people’s works

[cyan root]

and hes not even competing he took time off...

maybe the reason hes in the gym is because hes not playing atm

you really gonna stand here and tell me that just because magnus carlsen starting going to the gym that chess players go through exhausting physical exertion 😂 (what im saying here is this doesnt apply to the very vast majority of professional chess players, naming 1 bad example isnt adequate of a reason. Plus going to the gym in your free time does NOT make chess a sport those are 2 separate things)

look at nepo or ding as an example

intense physical exertion by them right!!!!

[cyan root]

im not making fun of you, im simply telling you that your opinions are wrong. Ive already given several examples of why it isnt

look at my responses in this thread mate...

[forest crag]

fr

[desert totem]

well its all the same 💀

[tawdry pelican]

For mine? I wrote it myself

[long pasture]

not hard enough

||i swear if anyone says that what she said im gonna k-m (s)||

[acoustic shale]

thats what she said 🗣️

So This is the best one ill ever write so to get to the point.
Chess is a sport because…
1 Chess Makes you think you have to use you're brain and ideas.
2 You Cant be caught of guard you have to also be on you're toes
3 Chess players can actually burn calories (most “sports” also burn calories)
4 You also need practice and time to perfect it (for example) It takes almost 10,000 Hours to become a GM (Grand Master)
In conclusion All of these elements You have to think about you're decisions you can burn calories and it takes a very long time to master and also get good (chess is known as a very difficult game) All of these put together in my opinion Make chess a sport

This was my better version

I swear some of yall writing 12 paragraphs i just tried to make it short and sweet

[glossy valley]

A sport is defined as an activity that requires skill and/or physical fitness. Chess requires both, as people who participate in tournaments have to have stamina (matches take hours), and the skill to compete at a high level. Similar to sports like basketball, people who start playing at a younger age will often end up better than someone who starts later in life. Chess can also be played competitively, or for fun, like all sports. And even though it doesn't require as much physical activity/fitness as something like basketball, neither does archery or shooting, which are both official Olympic sports.

I did my research for this one lol

[lone kraken]

Because you can play chess competitively

Anything that can be played competitively is a sport

From chess, to tetris, to eating

[past shard]

it's not because men and women get payed equally

[hollow cloak]

Chess is a game that is often debated as to whether it should be classified as a sport or not. While it may not require physical activity, it certainly meets the criteria of a sport in many other ways. Firstly, chess involves intense mental focus and stamina, which is comparable to the mental demands of other sports like golf or poker. Like any other sport, players must spend hours practicing and analyzing their moves in order to improve their game. Chess players must also have a high level of hand-eye coordination and reaction time, as they must quickly and accurately move their pieces across the board (in modes of low time).

In addition, chess tournaments and competitions are organized and sanctioned by official governing bodies, just like any other sport. Players also compete for prizes and rankings, and the competitive nature of chess is no different from that of other sports. Spectators also watch chess games with the same level of excitement and intensity as they do with any other sport.

Furthermore, chess is recognized as a sport by many national and international organizations, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In fact, chess has been included in the program of the Asian Games since 2006, further cementing its status as a sport.

In conclusion, while chess may not require physical activity, it certainly meets the criteria of a sport in terms of mental focus, competition, and organization. It is widely recognized as a sport by many official bodies and should be considered as such.

||If you can't be bothered to read what I wrote, basically chess is a sport.||

[lost zodiac]

Chess is widely recognized as a sport because it requires a high level of mental skill and strategic thinking, which can be just as physically demanding as other sports.

Chess players must be in excellent physical condition and have excellent hand-eye coordination, mental stamina, and concentration skills to perform well in competitions. The game also requires intense focus and concentration for prolonged periods, making it an intellectually and mentally challenging sport.

In addition, chess has a competitive structure with international tournaments, rankings, and ratings. Players can also earn titles and accolades by winning prestigious competitions and events, just like in other sports.

Furthermore, chess has been recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the World Chess Federation (FIDE) is a member of the International Sports Federation. These organizations recognize chess as a sport due to its competitive nature and its ability to provide physical and mental benefits to players.

In summary, chess is a sport because it requires physical and mental skills, has a competitive structure, and is recognized by international sports organizations.

[buoyant pasture]

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

Exertion definition: physical or mental effort.

Therefore it is a sport, it requires mental effort

[winter mulch]

when are these going to be reviewed?

[warm tundra]

nevah

[frosty gazelle]

Tbh i will increase my attestment with a new point:

So, chess doesn't require you to run around or jump or throw things like traditional sports. But it does require a lot of mental energy and concentration. When you're playing a really intense game of chess, you can feel your heart rate and respiration increase, and you're using your brain in a way that can be just as exhausting as physical activity.

But of course, whether or not something is a sport can be pretty subjective and that's why there's this discussion topic at this point. In some countries, like Russia, chess is recognized as a sport and included in their national sports program. But in other places, people might not see it in the same way.

Personally, I think it's up to each individual to decide whether or not they want to consider chess a sport. If you're someone who values mental competition and strategic thinking, then you might see it as a sport. But if you're more interested in physical activity, then you might not.

At the end of the day, there's no one right answer to the question of whether chess is a sport. It's all a matter of personal opinion and interpretation. So if you love playing chess and want to consider it a sport, then go for it! And if not, that's cool too. It's all about finding the activities that make you happy and fulfilled at the end of the day

In my opinion chess is a sport (you can check the replied msg to know why) but yeah it's not a 100% garanteed thing for everyone and it's depending on each place and person point of view about sports

[cyan root]

TRUUU

[charred trout]

has the winner been announced?

[cyan root]

so you would saying playing monopoly, or poker or blackjack is a sport and not just a game...

or even an example that fits that definition is arguing

is what im doing right now a sport?

it requires mental effort to come up with logical arguments, we are competing against each other, and its for other peoples entertainment to laugh at us arguing over if a board game is in the same category as running or swimming.

I would love to have my mind changed here guys but no one is making any decent points, its just a bunch of waffle that gets broken down the minute you actually use your head to think about it.

Ok ill even give u guys an example.

In laymans terms, the olympics is defined as "the worlds leading and most widespread sports competition".

If chess really is a sport why is it not in the olympics? Its not as if its a small game, on chess.com alone there is over 100 MILLION users. Its been a popular game for nearly 1000 years and if it really was a sport, it WOULD BE in the Olympics by now.

But its not in the olympics OR any major sport even, it never has been and it never will because its not a sport.

[tawdry pelican]

You literally said physical exertion that means physical not mental you just contradicted yourself by focusing on one word and not it’s place in the sentence

[cyan root]

exactly

[inland wyvern]

No it isn't. It doesn't require athletics nor strength. Mental capacity, being smart about your moves, and seeing the most variations and remembering patterns in chess is simply just tricks that you can learn and gain mental strength and learn from it.

[dusky moat]

monopoly is a sport

[cyan root]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Proof you don't gotta be smart to be good at chess.

[cyan root]

Exactly

[analog vector]

Chess is good because it requires critical thinking and extreme brain functionality. Also it is a sport because it makes players use a lot of energy like other sports.

[junior spire]

It uses a lot of energy and also burns calories. The brain does all the function

[royal night]

The definition is something that requires skill, physical exertion, and a set of rules and such. Obviously chess requires skill, think about chess boxing and the stress and bullet irl games, and theres a lot of rules. For example, you must take en passent if you have it.

[buoyant pasture]

Im just saying by definition of Oxford Languages, in that definition, chess is a sport.

[buoyant pasture]

Lol ure right

Nvm

So

Therefore

According to Oxford Languages definitions chess isnt a sport

[acoustic shale]

Who even won this

The diamond gambit💀💀💀

Someone tell me who won this

[cyan root]

bro are you stupid

"'Sport' means all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental wellbeing."

Chess is not anything to do with physical fitness

if you dont get that then i genuinely cannot argue with you here as you are literally wrong

so you play chess obviously

if someone asked you what sports do you play

youd sit there straight faced and say chess?

thats what your telling me

sitting down and playing a board game

is a sport

bozo

[warm tundra]

You have lost the argument when you start attacking the person and not the argument

[cyan root]

Nah I can be right and winning the argument and still call the person dumb lmao

they dont quite go hand in hand

[tawny hound]

Chess is a sport because it's the only thing that can make me sweat that much from nervousness on whether or not i just made a good move

[weak badge]

Chess makes you smarter which makes you more aware of your health which encourages you to workout which improves your health physically 😎😎😎😎😎

[cyan root]

simply untrue look at any professional chess player lmao.

[silk ember]

max euwe was an amateur heavyweight boxing champion

[cyan root]

This is one GM 100 years ago and even then him being boxing champ is heavily debated as theres no real records of this occuring. I'm talking about the general consensus, not 1 lad 100 years ago. Look at all GMs today they clearly do not exercise much if at all.

Chess doesnt enourage physical exercise. If you exercise its not because you play chess. Chess is not physical exercise its a board game.

[charred trout]

Who won the event?

[fair zenith]

as a chess player and person to goes to gym i can confirm i do 10 sets of 5 reps of chess every day

[cyan root]

respect 🙏

whats ur 1 rep max?

[fair zenith]

on weekdays i do 5 reps with the rook an entire 5 points of material sunday is my break

and friday saturday we do powerlifting with a queen

[acoustic shale]

Did anyone even win this???

[north siren]

the reason why i believe chess is a sport is because :

1. Chess is considered a sport because it** demands both physical and mental skill, as well as endurance. **Although chess players don't usually have to engage in physical exertion like athletes in basketball or volleyball do, they still need to have a good level of physical fitness to sustain their focus and attention during long and intense matches.

2. Chess is recognized as a sport by the** International Olympic Committee**, which further supports its classification as a sport. In 1999, the IOC officially recognized chess as a sport, acknowledging the physical and mental demands of the game, as well as the competitive element involved.

3. Chess involves a competitive element. Amateur and even professional players participate in organized tournaments and competitions, with rankings and ratings similar to those found in other sports. The tournament itself** needs a preparation, much like athletes in other sports**.

4. Chess has been showing** numerous benefits to players, including improved cognitive function, memory, and problem-solving skills**. Playing chess regularly has also been linked to improved academic performance, particularly in math and science. A chess player has a **higher IQ scores **than a non-chess player. (based on a study published in the "Journal of Educational Research")

That is why i believe that chess is a sport because it** involves competition, strategy, skill, and physical and mental endurance**, much like other recognized sports and also involves a competitive element and giving intelligence benefits to players such as improved cognitive function, memory, problem solving skills, and also improving academic performance particularly in math and science. Research also show that a** chess player has higher IQ score than a non-chess player.**

[acoustic shale]

[warm tundra]

You do know that it has ended right?

[frosty gazelle]

Yes

[cyan root]

well then you a goddam idiot

[short bay]

If cricket is a sport then chess is too. 90%+ of the time in cricket you sit/stand around doing nothing. That 5-10% is basically going to the toilet/rest room in classical chess games.

[regal delta]

ye thats not exactly a smart way to put it 😂

cricket is just separate territory

[north siren]

yes i do know lol

[serene narwhal]

hi

[weak badge]

"Hey there, it's Mr.Blue. First and foremost, let me clear something up: I am not an AI. I know, I know, I write like one, but trust me, I am just a regular human being. I mean, sure, I may have a knack for churning out loads of information and using big words, but that's just because I am a well-read and well-educated person. I definitely don't do things that AIs do, like training on data sets and using complex algorithms to generate answers. That's just not my style. So, let's just put all suspicions to rest and get down to business, shall we?"

[buoyant pasture]

Damn ure blind or something? Can u read? #1098414643275366430 message , #1098414643275366430 message

[inland wyvern]

fr

[sacred orbit]

chess boxing?

[cyan delta]

A sport I would class as something that requires the use of muscles. The brain is a muscle and therefore chess is a sport, and good one at that.

[stoic oyster]

it is a sport.
Reason? chess speaks for itself.

[graceful cloud]

chess is a sport beceause it requires hand cardio and intensive thinking, its also competive.

[graceful cloud]

this has been written by an AI.

[regal delta]

understandable

[weak anchor]

Chess is widely regarded as a sport in many countries, including English-speaking countries, because it has its own set of rules and regulations, as well as a hierarchy of champions and tournaments. Chess requires a combination of mental and physical abilities, such as strategic thinking, critical analysis, visualization, and concentration. Players must have excellent abilities of evaluation, decision-making, and planning while playing, that require a lot of mental prowess. The competition in chess is often intense, with many professional players dedicating their lives to the game, and winning top-level titles is seen as a remarkable achievement in the sport.

Moreover, chess has been recognized by international organizations such as the International Olympic Committee and the World Chess Federation, which further emphasizes its status as a sport. The strategic elements of chess, combined with the intense focus and concentration required by players, make it a sport that requires both mental and physical exertion.

Overall, chess's unique combination of strategy, mental acuity, and physical intensity are what make it a respected and widely recognized sport in English-speaking countries and around the world.

[ember solar]

chat gpt :)

[hollow cloak]

.

[weak anchor]

not actually

[long pasture]

chatgpt

[vernal talon]

Chess = Sitting down, therefore chess ≠ sport

[rotund viper]

car racing is also sitting down

[half egret]

chess requires some activity
its just brain activity

so its a sport

[stuck acorn]

the voices deem that chess is not a sport, until its chessboxing

[jovial trout]

If a sport is a physical activity that is played following a set of rules. Chess is a sport as you physically move the pieces, or your mouse, and you may only move certain pieces in certain ways because that is what the rules require. Therefore, chess is a sport.

[vagrant nymph]

why: you burn 6000cals

[stuck zephyr]

I sweat while playing

[lone kraken]

people who can't write claim everything is chatgpt

[merry patio]

Chess is considered to be a sport by the International Olympic Committee. The game of chess requires skill and physical exertion as mental exertion exhibit itself physically.

[mossy flume]

Chess is a sport, all the chess players be sweating while playing lmao

[fluid peak]

We need a question in the answer. What is the definition of "sport" ? The Google's answer is "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment."
That's wrong in many ways! For me and I know for many of here a sport it's like an activity involving EFFORT, skill, training for feelings. I say feelings, not entertainment, like google. Drama, sadness, relaxation etc.

People got used to calling sports only those activities that involve physical effort. (because of the popularity of this category of sports).

Let's get back to chess. As you can see, in my definition i said an activity that involves effort. Any kind of effort. And there's mental effort!
Like I said in every sport you need skill and training. It's obviously you also need them in chess.

Chess competitions exist at the highest level, but they are not as known as another sports' ones.

I have a question for those that don't consider chess a sport. Why do you do this? What's the difference between chess and a "real" sport? Chess is a sport where drama takes the control of the board, you can predict moves, but you can't predict the result. Chess isn't about points of material. You can be down and still wining. That's fascinating. The training itself leads to physical fatigue. So?

Chess is a rollercoaster of emotions, like a sport should be. In chess you have goals, but no limits!

Is chess a sport?
May I ask you why not.

I didn't want to talk about official decision, that is in the favor of chess

[regal geyser]

anything that requires any form of skill and not luck to pull off consistently, be it with strong mental or physical effort, would be considered a sport in my opinion

[warm tundra]

guys the thing ended

[regal delta]

@jade skys close the thread already 😂

rip, random guy gto pinged cause discord wanted to do so 😂

https://tenor.com/view/ping-annoying-dont-complain-penguin-gif-17320149

[wispy haven]

[fluid peak]

[fluid peak]

Then why is the poll open?

[vocal escarp]

Yes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes chess as a sport, which they include in the World Mind Sports Games.

[royal night]

CHESS IS A SPORT INDEED

[primal helm]

I think no one did asked chat gpt about it so I've did it and here it's the answer: The opinion on whether chess is a sport or not can vary depending on the definition and criteria used to define it. Personally, as a language model, I consider that chess can be considered a sport due to its competitive nature, international recognition, and the need for physical and mental skills to play it. However, I also recognize that the lack of physical activity and physical effort sets it apart from other more intense sports in that regard.

[kindred hill]

so many people asked chatgpt lmao

they post the answers and dont say its from chatgpt but it obv is

[hardy solstice]

chess is a highly competitive activity that requires mental health, endurance (lol) strategy, and skill. Players must analyze the board, anticipate their opponent's moves, and have the ability to adapt to new strategies in the hihger levels of the game (elos ig) this level of mental focus and concentration is required other sports, such as basketball or shooting, where precision and strategy are key factors ,chess also requires a high level of physical stamina, even though it doesn't really have too much physical movement ,players sometimes spend hours sitting at a board, making critical decisions under a whole lot of pressure and this take sa toll on their physical and mental states ,most of the top chess players, like Magnus or Hikaru, train for hours each day although, chess is recognized as a sport by IOC and FIDE. These organizations oversee competitions and tournaments, set rules and standards, and award medals and prizes to the very top players, such as the much recent world championship , this recognition helps chess as a competitive activity and really shows people the skill and dedication required to be great at the gamne

i am aware i made like 50 typos and i dont feel like correcting them 😭

and no this is not chat gpt

[primal helm]

Lol

[hardy solstice]

its not chat gpt lmao, just because something is sort of well written, and not in "yea so its a game because yea i mean like..." doesnt mean its chatgpt

i sat here for aound 10minutes typing that, simply because ive nothing better to do

and maybe read what i write before u comment about it idk just sound like something u should do

[primal helm]

First of all I didn't accuse someone if you did or not use chat gpt, second I didn't make the comment that every1 is using it and third of all the guy who did the message didn't accused u of doing it + the only thing I said is "lol" replying to his message.

[fluid peak]

Ai

[fluid peak]

True

[fluid peak]

Mental health and Andreea botez:))

The perfect team ofc

[primal helm]

sir wdym with ai

Like

I don't understand the meaning

Im don't usually talk in English that's why I don't understand lol

[fluid peak]

Ai-artificial intelligence

Oh soryyy

I didn't see that you wrote that you asked chat get about it sorry

[rugged karma]

yes

[frozen pawn]

Chess is a sport because it is a competitive game that holds championships and is very unpredictable. Therefore, chess is a sport.

[latent tulip]

the definition of the word sport (according to google) says that it is 'an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.'
by that definition, chess is not a sport since physical exertion isnt involved
but before searching for the definition i kinda considered chess to be a sport so now im just confused

according to oxford dictionary the definition is 'activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules.' which isnt much different

[primal helm]

np lol

[brazen crater]

Yes

[neat knoll]

Also I think chess is a sport because the chess club I go to is hosted inside of a gym, indicating that at least the people who run my chess club think it’s a sport

[hardy solstice]

Replying to his comment about chatgpt, after i say "its not chatgpt" u absolute bafoon.

if its not intended for me, perhaps say that

but we both know it was, dont be stupid next time maybe

[primal helm]

And then why you reply to my freaking message

It makes no sense

[dusky quarry]

Imagine

[subtle peak]

chess is a sport because its competitive and it excersises your brain

[hardy solstice]

real

[worn fern]

why: chess is physically and mentally exhausting as hell and competitive like many other sports, even though it is not a physical sport it requires a lot of thinking and calculations so its mentally exhausting.

[tawdry pelican]

You contradicted yourself

[grand frost]

i like potatoes

[long pasture]

people who can't write deny that they used gpt

[long pasture]

bro really

[long pasture]

dead

[hollow cloak]

These AI checkers are fake

[long pasture]

yk what

ima ask chatgpt itself

AHEM

[dusty bane]

bro this is still active 💀

[regal delta]

they r never deactivating this 😂

[long pasture]

and he doesn't respond

[ionic shell]

Yes, Since, when you lose, You lose money. You smash your computer/chess board, and have to get a new one!

[regal delta]

😂

[half egret]

why do you think they exist

[hollow cloak]

idk

to scam people for there money
||I have nothing actually against them, please don't take me to court for defamation||

[abstract drift]

they're free

[hollow cloak]

Thanks

[solemn oriole]

Bong cloud funne

[lost zodiac]

Bro the answer is written by me what is chatGPT

The answer is YES GOD IT IS ALREADY RECOGNIZED AS A SPORT

You aren’t smart joining luck based AI gen text checker sites which only looks string length

[azure gyro]

I got into a pretty serious debate on precisely this question about a week ago

[woeful epoch]

dead thread

[uncut merlin]

It trains your brain and you sweat in some position, which means you burn calories.

[fluid peak]

When do we see the results?

[neat tangle]

If you play consistently 20 hours each day you may be fitter than you friend that doesn’t do sports

[rugged jewel]

You might get a more aesthetic physique then a black person who doesn’t go to the gym

[fluid peak]

yes, cuz you don't eat

[vapid slate]

hell ya

[stoic tendon]

Chess is a sport, chess makes me sweat

[rugged jewel]

In all honesty,
It is a board game.
There is a separation between board games and sports

[hollow cloak]

Wait when does this poll end

[regal delta]

https://tenor.com/view/never-harrypotter-angry-fire-no-gif-4751988

altho i think winner for this one was announced

[royal night]

it is not, because sports are characterized by rather intense physical activity, which chess lacks. chess is a strategy board game.

[fluid peak]

where?

[regal delta]

somewhere in #server-announcements

[mint echo]

its is an esport so maybe it is a kind of sport

also table tennis is a sport

and it has a table

[mint echo]

[hollow cloak]

who was the winner

[subtle peak]

i mean its a sport, but not a sport sport

[shell sedge]

yes

[hollow cloak]

?

v?

[hollow cloak]

v?

[tranquil raptor]

<@&745328830649991179> ban evasion?

[jade tulip]

What??

[tranquil raptor]

sorry i mistokk that guy for a ban evasion

they aren't in the server anymore i guess

[jade tulip]

Ok

[rugged jewel]

No

[split ginkgo]

Probably

[dusky quarry]

this thread is still active?

[night elm]

yes

chess should be sport

afterall chess players burn so many calaries

[hollow cloak]

to answer 'Is chess a sport?', I'll say yes chess is not a sport, because the definition of sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment, and chess achieves that, and therefore not a sport.

[verbal ingot]

why can I still send messages in this?

[night elm]

you just can

[stoic tendon]

Chess is sport end of story I win

[royal night]

Because the International Olympic Committee considers chess to be a sport and also maybe because of scoring points like 1 for a win, 1/2 for a draw and 0 for a loss

[royal night]

Chess is a sport, mental sport because you have to exercise ur mind please give me dimond

[mint echo]

chess can be considered an esport since it has online competitive play

[subtle peak]

Is basketball a game?

[north kindle]

but it does require brain athletics

[agile fiber]

no

chess is not a sport

[north kindle]

IT IS

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