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Old 13-08-2012, 03:40 PM   #82 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby View Post
Chess isn't a sport. Fails on the "Stephen Hawking test".

If Prof Hawking can beat you in competition the game being played is purely mental and sport, by definition, has to have a physical aspect.

Think Squash is a dire spectator sport, ftr. The playing area means it just isn't very conducive to television coverage.
What about a life-size giant chess board? One that will require you to push the pieces from one square to another.
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