Chess and the Olympics

A long-running attempt to make chess and official sport at the Olympics has not yet been successful.[1]

The 2024 Olympics are being hosted by Paris, France, which is the second city (after London) to host the modern Olympics three times. France has traditionally been very pro-chess, even having a thriving chess club when Thomas Jefferson stayed there in the late 1700s.

The sport of curling has been described as "chess on ice."[1]

## Physical element[edit]

While chess is criticized by opponents as lacking a physical element, in fact games do quicken the pulse, and tournaments can become contests of physical endurance. Studies have shown that top players lose weight during high-stakes tournaments. The sport of chess is comparable to some riflery events which require both intense concentration and physical fitness.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-put-forward-to-join-paris-2024-olympic-games