ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport?/5 reasons why chess is a sport
ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport?/5 reasons why chess is a sport:
https://www.ichess.net/blog/is-chess-a-sport/
Note that a recent world chess championship challenger blamed his loss in his match due to lack of physical fitness. Surprising, as it's often thought part of chess pro's standard training is physical fitness training.
Part of a blurb from Google:
"Chess requires physical exertion as mental exertion manifests itself physically." - Oxford dictionary
Related to this topic:
chess.com/article/view/Is chess sport, science or art? [hint: many think all 3]:
https://www.chess.com/article/view/c...ience-art-game
Old thread from this CFC Forum (slightly related)
chesscanada.info/forum/CFC-recognized-by-Canadian-Olympic-Committee:
https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/s...ht=chess+sport
Last edited by Kevin Pacey; 08-07-2022 at 02:36 PM.
Reason: Adding link
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Hamlet (1.5.167-8), Hamlet to Horatio.