Chess has been recognized as a sport by the Olympic International Committee (IOC).

It's game, not a sport. Look at the dictionary. What next? Bridge, dominoes, darts?!!

I wish you had a reference to support your answer. Because I disagree. The IOC recognizes Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) but does not acknowledge that chess is a sport.

Chess is not recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

somebody needs to do their homework! It's being considered for the 2024 Olympics but not yet an Olympic event/sport

Terrible question. How can you call it the Olympic International Committee and then abbreviate it as the IOC? It is the International Olympic Committee! Proofread, PLEASE!

I like playing chess, but watching chess is like watching paint dry.

Robin Reid, darts isn't far removed from archery. and when we talk about the Olympics, we talk about the games.

that figures the olympics are no longer that

Is chess a sport? Some strong opinions generated below. But the question is about recognition which has been done. "The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has labeled chess as a sport and recognizes FIDE as an official federation. However, it is not approved for the Olympics." As stated above "Chess was featured as an exhibition sport at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney". Though not for regular inclusion in the Olympic program. So far!

Is not, I repeat is not recognized by the Olympic communities.. do your home work author

Gene McCoy, 😂

Bob deRoos, like me.

Gene McCoy, they aren't seasonal.

I guess if you can put golf In the Olympics which is definitely none an athletic event based on the definition of Athletics . That's why a old guy like me can still play it .

Hi, do any of you know how to post a question with only 2 answers (True or false)? I've tried, but it asks for 4. Please let me know if any of you know how to. Thanks.

Robin Reid, tiddlywinks or trivial pursuit maybe 🤔

Is chess a Summer Game or a Winter Game?

I remember talk about it been part of the Olympics but I don't remember it ever been confirmed or played at the Olympics.

Ilias Tsiabardas, I wouldn't say that it is a sport in the sense of a phyical sport like athletics, Gymnastics, Boxing (which boxing I don't class as a sport either). Chess is more a mind controlled sport, but a sport in it's own right, which not too many see it as, one that needs a lot of concentration and thinking ahead.

Unfortunately, I don't believe it should be included. I do admire the mental gymnastics, intellect, and skills of strategy that players use, but it's not really a "sport"...