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0 pointsonemoresoop3y ago0 comments

Do they do any tests for substances? How about nootropics which are known to boost brainpower, are these banned just doping in athletics? Would nootropics be considered cheating??

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narag3y ago

I doubt there's some kind of NZT that would be useful for chess. Some ancient masters had a complicated relation with alcohol, specially Blackburne.

Adversaries knew and invited him believing it would make him blunder, but it seems Blackburne actually played better while drunk.

tartoran3y ago

I like the idea but only if the opponent knows so it’s not thought of as an unfair advantage. They both can have a drink. Now im thinking of a drunk chess competition but it would be more than measuring alcohol tolerance than actual play ability.

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0 pointsonemoresoop3y ago0 comments

Do they do any tests for substances? How about nootropics which are known to boost brainpower, are these banned just doping in athletics? Would nootropics be considered cheating??

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narag3y ago

I doubt there's some kind of NZT that would be useful for chess. Some ancient masters had a complicated relation with alcohol, specially Blackburne.

Adversaries knew and invited him believing it would make him blunder, but it seems Blackburne actually played better while drunk.

tartoran3y ago

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