Do you consider chess a sport?

[worldly schooner]

Shoutout to crystal0192 for suggesting this poll

[west jay]

hi

first here

LETS GOOO

[boreal timber]

yeah

[obsidian zenith]

It’s a mental sport

[hoary sentinel]

ofcourse

[dry pecan]

chess is NOT a sport 😹

[fading valley]

No

[safe grail]

its a sport for brain

[trim bolt]

Yoo

[boreal timber]

exactly, it doesnt follow the definition of sport though

[dusty heart]

mental sport ^_^

[fading valley]

Google defenition of sport yall

[crisp night]

Technically its a game but i consider it as a sport

[meager viper]

Yes it's a sport, which requires mental strength and endurance

And one can get better with practice

[sick vault]

ermm guys chess is not a sport

[obsidian zenith]

It requires sportsmanship so it is a sport

[rigid void]

it's a sport for losing my sanity

[obsidian zenith]

Imo

[grizzled thicket]

Chess is a sport. Can't even argue

[void briar]

the real question is: should chess be included in the olympics

[green tulip]

Not really

[obsidian zenith]

Yes.

[boreal timber]

sportsmanship doesn't determine a spirt

[boreal timber]

will never be

[sick vault]

fr

[obsidian zenith]

True but it requires skill which is the tell of it

[dry pecan]

is playing tictactoe with your friend a sport

[rigid void]

nah,olympics are physical sports

[wild bone]

Uh

[solemn remnant]

Sport and eSport 😂

[green tulip]

Exactly

[obsidian zenith]

It would argue it’s a brain sport but a bad one

I*

[boreal timber]

chess doesn't require exertion which is the main definition of sport

[frail pasture]

I choose it’s a suppose bc it’s considered a sport By IOC lol

[green tulip]

Comparing soccer to chess is like comparing an apple to a plane
Nothing alike

[frail pasture]

😂

[green tulip]

So no it's not a sport

[void briar]

which order

[obsidian zenith]

High level chess players have the same heart rate as athletes when in a high stakes competion

[boreal timber]

bruh u serious?

[obsidian zenith]

For hours at a time

[lean grail]

People here have never heard about mental sports

[green tulip]

So geometry dash is a sport?
They get heart rates of 200+

[little tulip]

heartbeat is as high as a football player while playing bullet games. Hence proved chess is a sport

[sick vault]

LOL

[frail pasture]

Lmao

[boreal timber]

so doing tests in school is a sport too i see

[obsidian zenith]

If geometry dash were competitive sure

[green tulip]

That's what I'm saying
Edit: it's not, that's what I meant

[obsidian zenith]

But it’s not

[lean grail]

Brosky ur argument is that it isnt as physical as soccer😭

[frail pasture]

Ain’t no way ur heart rate is 200+ while doing a test bro how

[obsidian zenith]

Bro didn’t study

[solemn remnant]

Let him be guys, he's bad at chess so that's why his answer is "chess is not a sport"

[lean grail]

Better learn at school pal

[high gulch]

the international olympit committee considers chess a sport even if it doesnt require the physical exertion necessary to be part of the games sooooo

[humble heath]

chess is a mental game 🎮

[boreal timber]

idk maybe it's finals

[frail pasture]

That’s just sad bro

[lean grail]

Nah bro believe Zed

[peak tulip]

According to the definition of sport chess is a sport but let's be honest with that definition everything is a sport so that's nonsense

[void briar]

well you gotta be prepared to hit the clock and move the pieces, thats physical exercise

[green tulip]

xD

[obsidian zenith]

I forget the actual name of the event but chess and variants of it are included in the brain sports Olympics

[jovial nova]

Depends on the level

[high gulch]

in bullet for sure

[jovial nova]

Me at 750 not a sport

[boreal timber]

according to the definition of sport chess is NOT a sport

[jovial nova]

Pro tier

Sport

[solemn copper]

Uh, I can't add images here.

[lean grail]

Me arguing chess is a sport with 370 elo

[boreal timber]

monopoly could be considered a sport

[lean grail]

Based on luck not skill

[high gulch]

According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way that a bee should be able to fly

[obsidian zenith]

I would argue that chess is a sport more similar to debating. I argue that’s a sport also but yall aren’t ready for that.

[lean grail]

There is
The movie lied

[obsidian zenith]

Fat bees

[solemn copper]

But most definitions of the term sport include the fact that it's an activity that demands certain physical skills.

[boreal timber]

doing the right investments requires skill tho

[lean grail]

But it depends more on luck than skill

[pastel pollen]

If chess is not a sport, then why are there tournaments?

[lean grail]

Its literally a dice game

[boreal timber]

exactly, chess doesn't have that, chess is not a sport, it's a board game which was made very competitive

[boreal timber]

yeah

[oblique tulip]

it's more e-sport

[solemn copper]

I have a friend who can barely move because he has certain physical limitations. If he sits by a board, it's common that he either flings the pieces away or dictate the other player to move his pieces accordingly. And he's around 1900 ELO.

[obsidian zenith]

All competition requires a sport imo

[obsidian zenith]

Even irl chess?

[oblique tulip]

you have irl e-sport

[obsidian zenith]

Those still require electronics tho

[solemn copper]

E-Sports are not sports either, the only exceptions being DDR and similar games.

[obsidian zenith]

That’s where the e comes from

[obsidian zenith]

E sports are a different category but still sports as it requires training, practicing, sportsmanship, tournaments, and teamwork

[boreal timber]

what about chessup boards?

[obsidian zenith]

Don’t know what this is sorry

What are those

[boreal timber]

electronic irl boards

[oblique tulip]

ye but "Chess is the first time to be part of the esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from July 31 to August 3, 2025"

[boreal timber]

used in all high end competitions

[boreal timber]

they record each move on chess.com for you

[solemn copper]

Did you actually read any definition of sports? It literally says everywhere that sports demand physical skills.

[obsidian zenith]

I mean by that definition running and swimming are e sports because they use electronics

[obsidian zenith]

Brain

[boreal timber]

not as a main tool but as additional tools

[solemn copper]

And if you're telling me that clicking and/or pressing buttons are physical skills, then I don't know why you're here in the first place.

[obsidian zenith]

In swimming each lap you have to hit the time board

It’s timed the the thousandth of a second by electronics

More electronic than chess even

[solemn copper]

You use your brain every time, every where.

[south forum]

Chess is recognised as an Olympic Sport so it is a sport 🤷

[crude dew]

Anyone who said no, tell me ONE thing that other sports have but chess doesnt

[south forum]

Physical exertion 💔

[astral edge]

If chess is considered a sport, then shouldn’t things like Pokemon tcg, Magic the gathering, yu-gi-oh, etc also be sports? I think the only reason it is recognized as a sport is because it’s been well respected for so long

[south forum]

but chess does require significant mental exertion, skill, and strategy, making it a competitive activity that aligns with the definition of a sport.

[south forum]

no..

[solemn copper]

The definition of chess is that it's a board game.

[south forum]

u dont need ur brain in those games

[solemn copper]

Sports require physical skills.

[south forum]

Yeah but the Olympics recognise it as a sport

[crude dew]

Fishing... Not much better imo

[astral edge]

That means nothing in the context of this poll. This poll is opinion based

[south forum]

yes it does.....

[solemn copper]

I have never seen a chess match at any olympics, and for sure I'd love to watch one.

[south forum]

google "is chess officially recognized as a sport by the international olympic committee"

[south forum]

its not an olympic sport

but it is recognised as an olympic sport

[solemn copper]

Keyword: Chess olympiad

Not a part of olympics themselves.

[astral edge]

“Do you consider chess a sport?” it’s not a matter of facts, the poll is asking for you personal opinion, not bias. I don’t care who recognizes it as a sport, I absolutely don’t see it as one

[crude dew]

Anything thats not part of the olympics is not a sport you say

[solemn copper]

If you did your own research, 2024 olympics were hosted in Paris, and the event you mentioned was held in Budapest.

[regal heron]

guys its literally a poll its an opinion thing

[south forum]

ok bye i jsut wanted to say why chess is a sport

imo

[crude dew]

What is this chat for smartie

[regal heron]

oh yeah fairs

good point

[south forum]

[leaden hare]

I consider it a sport only because it's widely considered to be a sport, otherwise I probably wouldn't

[crude dew]

Yeah i mean i also dont want to argue but chess has small competitions, county qualifiers, national finals, continental championship, world championship, world champion, sport history idk if i left something out lmk

[regal heron]

uh oh everyone paragraphing rn

[astral edge]

Building decks, countering opponent’s attacks, strategizing to deal damage, placing the right cards at the right time, it’s the same thing in a sense. You are using your brain, same as chess. It’s just not respected as well

[brisk schooner]

wut tha hell r u doing here get back in geography server

[astral edge]

There are large-scale tournaments hosted constantly, same as chess

[crude dew]

I think magic the gathering is also considered a non-physical sport

[flat socket]

Just like most sport hmm

[solemn copper]

I think the label sport was added to chess to give it some respect. And honestly, chess doesn't need it.

[covert whale]

I agree, but after all, any kind of game where you have to use your mind or body is a sport in my mind

[astral edge]

That’s what I’m saying. If chess is recognized as a sport, so should card games

[regal heron]

well if someone asks you what sport you play you wont say chess for sures

[astral edge]

That’s understandable

[crude dew]

Search up non-physical sports they should be there

[astral edge]

That I don’t fully get. Non-physical sports are pretty much all games. Card games, board games, whatever. Sports are physical activities, so a non-physical sport doesn’t make sense

[obsidian zenith]

Poker is a sport

[crude dew]

https://tenor.com/view/up-arrow-gif-24809449

[obsidian zenith]

Competitive Debate is a sport

[south forum]

Lol

[crude dew]

Even competitive eating is a sport

[astral edge]

A “non-physical”, i.e, a game

[obsidian zenith]

Football is a game

[obsidian zenith]

Yes

[astral edge]

I mean, that is physical. Heavy physical exertion and physical training

[obsidian zenith]

That’s physical

[crude dew]

Fishing

[obsidian zenith]

Yes

[south forum]

guys, card games and chess are "cognitive sports"

so..

[astral edge]

Not a game in the same sense as a board game. It’s a physical activity

[south forum]

🤷

[crude dew]

I heard sport

So sport

[obsidian zenith]

International Olympic committee says chess is a sport

Checkmate atheists

[crude dew]

Fair

[south forum]

[crude dew]

My classmates be like
-Chess is not a sport
-It is
-Then is horseriding also a sport??
OF COURSE IT IS

[green tulip]

chess is board game

[south forum]

brilliant move we can win this debate

[astral edge]

This poll is based on an opinionated question. Who recognizes what as a sport means nothing

[south forum]

[obsidian zenith]

Ok true

[south forum]

olympic debaters if chess is a sport or not

we should win 1st place

[crude dew]

Alright guys have fun with the logical and not logical arguements i gtg

[obsidian zenith]

This question isn’t “is chess a sport” it’s “what is a sport”

[crude dew]

W

[obsidian zenith]

Ok bye!!!

[astral edge]

Now that would be a funny gold medal to have

[south forum]

[astral edge]

Have a good day my man

I’m gonna head out too. This was fun

[obsidian zenith]

Ok have a good day everyone

[south forum]

bye

[obsidian zenith]

I am claiming my win now

[south forum]

[crude dew]

Same to you

[lavish hemlock]

Maybe chess is the sport we made along the journey

[plucky coyote]

Chess is not a sport

[grizzled terrace]

it's a sport according to Law

[plucky coyote]

Law is stupid

[dim matrix]

chess is so skibidi

[dreamy karma]

chess is not a sport 😭

[cosmic siren]

Its a sport for the brain

[rapid depot]

sigma

[tidal junco]

Is there ever a giveaway

[visual ingot]

no

ches is not a sport

[fading valley]

Yes sir right away sir

[rancid marsh]

You could say it's a mental sport, but for me sport is physical, not mental, so isn't

[full stream]

Id say it is because i want to be able to tell people im doing some sport

[copper basin]

sports for me are physical its a mental sport fs, the gymnasium of the mind, but you aint an athlete if you only play chess lolll

[inner mesa]

It's a sport but I wouldn't say it's athletic unless you're chessboxing

[green tulip]

fr

[tepid dew]

It's a mental sport

The real question is: is it an esport or regular sport

[boreal timber]

why would it be an esport

official tournaments are hosted irl

the most important ones atleast

[tepid dew]

It's a board game that can be played by the way.

[pale dirge]

Chess is a sport what are you guys on

Look if chess isn't a sport then might as well cut off Tennis from being a sport too

[fierce lintel]

in what world bruh

lots of physical exertion in chess yeah

you can argue that chess is a sport using logical arguments but dont try and make an idiot claim attacking some random sport

[maiden socket]

kinda hard to answer, at the same time this almost matches the definition of a sport but at the same time there's not much to do other moving pieces and putting someone's king in a corner just to stalemate

really tough question

[pale dirge]

Okay, so about Physical Exertion in chess... It actually happens and a lot, maybe even more than some other sports. Because the brain is the organ that consumes the most energy in the human body.

If being a sport is just about 'muscles' well, then might aswell consider watching tiktok a sport? You are moving some muscles

My sources:
Specific metabolic rates of major organs and tissues across adulthood: evaluation by mechanistic model of resting energy expenditure https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2980962/

Sugar and the Brain, from Harvard:
https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/sugar-brain#:~:text=Because the brain is so,brain uses this fuel source.

[jolly crypt]

potato - tomato guys same thing

why fight when we can have peace

lock in chat

[rocky magnet]

It's a sport

Sport doesn't mean you have to use endurance and body power only you can use brainpower as well

[frank copper]

its a sport

[green bough]

The official definition from Oxford says “sport” requires physical exertion, which chess does mentally

So ya it is

[hoary sentinel]

just let it go vro

[jaunty plank]

It literally says physical not mental

[sacred totem]

its physical and mental.

[green tulip]

I guest you can hurt you opponent feeling I guess

[rare zealot]

literally LITERALLY this question I asked a few days ago

received an outrage from my friends

i am chess club president the club coordinator says all sports club - no certificates for members only for pres and vice

and i asked them if chess club is sports club

they said yes

my friends nearly murdered me

i always told them if they dont join my club actively they wont have certificates

💀

cursed af

[pale dirge]

Lol nice friends

[agile tulip]

ask the olympics

[green bough]

Do we not know how to look up basic definitions on the interwebs

Physical exertion is both physical and mental

Question did you take English class

[jaunty plank]

Definitions of physical exertion. noun. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit. “the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit” synonyms: exercise, exercising, physical exercise, workout.

Idk where you came up with the mental part

[green bough]

From this

Also do you not still have to use physical energy to think?

I dunno that’s a can a worms I don’t wanna get into

U can have the win

[remote thistle]

If you consider chess a sport than you consider doing math and playing uno a sport

[pale dirge]

If there's a level of competition into it, then yes

[jaunty plank]

You kinda need energy for everything

[green bough]

ATP bro ATP

ECT💔💔💔

[pale dirge]

✅

I belive we can comeup with a better definition for Sport:

"Two or more people competing against each other to achieve a goal"

Change it as you see fit

[jaunty plank]

?

[remote thistle]

There’s a level of competition in almost anything. You can consider anything competitive a sport if you’re considering chess a sport. You could consider competitive reading, drawing, breaking things, anything imaginable. You can use that same logic and classify everything on earth as a sport

[fiery shell]

Sport is something that benefits you , physically or mentally , so chess is 70% about memorizing and 30% thinking , so it’s in the end something benefits your mind , so yes it’s a sport (i could be wrong just saying my opinion)

[prime arrow]

Is cubing a sport

[abstract sky]

Is photo synthesis sport

[frosty vault]

Yes

[thick flame]

no

[jaunty plank]

Yes

[abstract sky]

It utilizes ATP

[tulip crown]

It's a sport! end of debate.

[lavish hemlock]

Bro thinks he is him

[lavish hemlock]

Wrap it up chat SeamusFaz poll voters have decided that chess is a sport

[jaunty plank]

Lmao

[covert whale]

There have been 9 votes, I think they represent chess players community in its entirety

[quick obsidian]

whats meaning of sport btw?

[civic needle]

what is the meaning of meaning

[full stream]

What is the meaning of life...

Wow

From is chess a sport to this

💀