Chess has never been played at an Olympics. Nevertheless, it is an official sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee. This means that it could be added to the olympic program at any time if the committee wishes. Other examples of sports that are recognised while not being in the olympics are water skiing, karate, and Bowling.
Yes it was a Olympic game .
no chess is not an olympic sport *EDIT* However there is a "Mind Olympiad" (games like Rubiks Cube and other Brain Teasers) of which chess is included. There is also a "Chess Olympiad".
No
Because it's not a physical sport. Chess is included in the "Mind Olympiad" and the "Chess Olympiad".
The first game of chess was played in India.
It now is a sport and it will be included 2016 Olympics. Personally, I don't think Chess should be a sport.
No, but it is recognised as an olympic sport. The IOC acknowledges chess, so it could theoretically be allowed in to the olympics in the future, but it does not currently feature.
Over-the-board (OTB) chess is played in person, with physical chess pieces on a board. Online chess is played over the internet, using a computer or mobile device. The main difference is the physical presence of the opponent and the board in OTB chess, while online chess is played virtually.
Chess is played on an 8x8 board with interchanging black and white spaces.
draughts, snakes and ladders and chess
Yes, chess can be a hobby. Chess is also a very competitive game which is played internationally.
a version of chess which involves slight variations