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'.

Sport where no one knows who the leader is until it is over?

Chess

Is chess 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.

Did the Romans children play chess?

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Which country chess sport come from?

Chess comes from India.

Is chess in the olypmics?

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.

What is the most popular sport in Armenia?

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?

Where is Chess was the first sport played in?

Chess originated in India, in the Gupta Empire.

Is chess considered a sport?

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.

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".

What is the national sport of Armenia?

chess

Which sport originated in India?

CHESS:)

What is a popular sport in Vietnam?

Chess

Which sport is relatively safe?

chess

Is chess a team sport?

no it is solo

What was Mozarts favorite sport?

Mozart considered chess a sport and loved it.

Is ice skating a sport?

yes, there is competition so it is considered a sport. also, you work your muscle's. by the way, even chess is considered a sport because it has competitions

Is chess a hobby or a sport?

Neither, really. It's a game.Chess is a bit of both. It is mainly a hobby but it is often played at a competitive level where it then becomes a sport, mind sport.