Is Online Chess a video game?

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snoozyman
Chessmaster for the NES, SNES, and PS1
Cavern0
I would say yes, when played in a digital format, same as online card games, pinball, etc.
chessphriixiva

Just like any video game, chess on chess.com has a point system (a rating system here). It also has league divisions, which is similar to ranks in other video games. And as you get better, you go up into better leagues and get a higher rating. Sounds familiar, right? 

So, I would consider chess online as its very own video game.

xFallesafe
No chess is not a video game. It’s a board game that can also be represented and played digitally. So is chess ITSELF A video game? No. I honestly think there’s something way off about calling the digital representation of chess a video game. Which one of these is not like the others?

1) Sonic the Hedgehog
2) Street Fighter
3) Chess
4) Halo
PlayByDay
xFallesafe skrev:
No chess is not a video game. It’s a board game that can also be represented and played digitally. So is chess ITSELF A video game? No. I honestly think there’s something way off about calling the digital representation of chess a video game. Which one of these is not like the others?

1) Sonic the Hedgehog
2) Street Fighter
3) Chess
4) Halo

Lets try again, odd one out:

  1. Chess
  2. Civilization
  3. Factorio
  4. Dance Dance Revolution

Well, it is obvious which are video games and which is digital dance simulation.

neatgreatfire

What is your definition of a video game? Any game played on a computer? Yes, chess would count. A fast paced game where mechanical skills (Fast reflexes, steady aim, etc etc) play a large part? No, other than maybe blitz or bullet. 

Twenyjarry1

That's an intriguing question! Online chess does fall into the realm of digital gaming, but it's often considered more of an online board game than a traditional video game. However, the lines can sometimes blur depending on how you define video games.
Regardless of classification, online chess offers a fantastic way to sharpen your strategic skills and connect with players from around the world. It's a timeless game with a modern twist!
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lawrancediana99

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GarySharpers
xFallesafe написал:
No chess is not a video game. It’s a board game that can also be represented and played digitally. So is chess ITSELF A video game? No. I honestly think there’s something way off about calling the digital representation of chess a video game. Which one of these is not like the others?
Video games are often associated with an interactive world, characters, plots, and chess, despite the fact that you can play online, remains essentially a logical board game. But in fact, it was transferred to a video game, where you can play it on the Internet. In fact, I am now reading a lot about kaszinomagyar.com, is this gambling and can't they be considered a video game? If not, then I am completely confused. I hope someone will tell me.
1) Sonic the Hedgehog
2) Street Fighter
3) Chess
4) Halo

I guess I agree with you.

Sleeping-PlL0W

even more

Sleeping-PlL0W

any game thing that is played electronicly is a video game

robertmclain

 
 
vid·e·o game
/ˈvidēō ˌɡām/
 
noun
 
a game played by electronically manipulating images produced by a computer program on a television screen or other display screen.

DluxgamerYT

no.