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1 December 2017

2950 GB adults surveyed

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It has been announced that London will host the world chess championship match in 2018. Some countries consider chess to be a sport, but some – including the UK – do not. Do you think chess should or should not be considered as a sport?

Conducted 1 December 2017

YouGov surveyed 2950 GB adults

16%
65%
19%
It has been announced that London will host the world chess championship match in 2018. Some countries consider chess to be a sport, but some – including the UK – do not. Do you think chess should or should not be considered as a sport?

Conducted 1 December 2017

YouGov surveyed 2950 GB adults

By:
16%
65%
19%

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