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k9p
Jan 14, 2017
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is there any histoory of performance enhancing substance use in chess, are competitors tested.....

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Noswals
Jan 14, 2017
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#2

You mean like steroids? 

 

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urk
Jan 14, 2017
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#3
The top players are being tested for certain substances but I think it's pretty ridiculous.
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k9p
Jan 14, 2017
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#4

i mean like ritalin for concentration or similar amphetamine like substances

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Noswals
Jan 14, 2017
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#5

I agree with Urk.  Enhanced focus would be of little use if the player had no talent to begin with!