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Calls for chess to be made into a sport

TheCatWoman

Theres an article about it on BBC Wales News.

From what I can see they want it turned into a sport because of the money it could attract and some top sports people play it. 

It's recognised by some Olympics committess in other countries but not in the UK

How do you feel about it, should it be a game or a sport?

Not being someone who understands competition, dosen't like sport and dosen't play games, I'm bemused, what the difference between a sport and a game?

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  • Sport involves physical exertion, not just a competitive element, so I can't see how chess would qualify.

    Maybe if they used one of those giant outdoor chess boards which requires walking around and more physical strength to move the pieces? Or maybe people could be dressed up as the pieces and move around the board as directed by their team manager?

    (Makes me think of the book "Alice through the looking glass" where she was an unsuspecting pawn)

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  • Sport involves physical exertion, not just a competitive element, so I can't see how chess would qualify.

    Maybe if they used one of those giant outdoor chess boards which requires walking around and more physical strength to move the pieces? Or maybe people could be dressed up as the pieces and move around the board as directed by their team manager?

    (Makes me think of the book "Alice through the looking glass" where she was an unsuspecting pawn)

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