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Yes. Chess is actually considered a sport by the International Olympics Committee. Although, a lot of people would disagree with this, because a sport is required to be physical by definition.
In the report added to Related Links, you can find a transcription of the IOC where they didn't admint Chess in the Olympic Programme, but clearly recognize it as sport:
"The Executive Board decided not to admit the following sports, which had made a request for inclusion into the Olympic Programme of the Games of the Olympiad: (...) Chess (FIDE)"
What else can I help you with?
What is Armenia's national sport?
The most popular sport in armenia is split between football and boxing, although Chess is the most popular 'sport' there but it depends whether you count chess as a sport?
Why is chess boxing a unusual sport?
Chess boxing is an unusual sport because chess & boxing are totally different 'sports'. Chess is a 'sport' of the mind, and is very calm (except when you or your opponent, whichever loses, is a bad loser!). Boxing is a 'sport' of strength, and is deffinately NOT a calm 'sport'.
Is chess is an olympic sport?
It now is a sport and it will be included 2016 Olympics. Personally, I don't think Chess should be a sport.
Which country chess sport come from?
Chess comes from India.
What is a popular sport in Vietnam?
Chess
Which sport originated in India?
CHESS:)
Is chess a team sport?
no it is solo
Where is Chess was the first sport played in?
Chess originated in India, in the Gupta Empire.
Why chess is not included in olympic?
Because it's not a physical sport. Chess is included in the "Mind Olympiad" and the "Chess Olympiad".
Is chess a sport and if so how is it one?
I would say no. According to The Free Dictionary, the definition of sport is: "Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively." Chess is governed by a set of rules. Chess is competitive. But there is no physical activity involved in playing chess. Therefore, chess is not a sport. Same with darts and poker. There is no physical activity with these games, therefore, they are not sports. However, the IOC who governs the Olympics considers chess to be a sport.
Is checkers a sport?
i phone the Olympics sport association and they confirmed that checkers is a sport but chess isn't.
What is Costa Ricas national sport?
chess.
