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EP 171 | Nootropics
Jesse and Sam dive into how legal, common nootropics might boost chess performance by improving focus, stress-resilience, and brain health, and question where the line lies between smart optimization and unfair advantage.
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00:03 — Why nootropics in chess
02:06 — Common nootropics people already use
06:05 — Sam’s experience with brain supplements
11:36 — How nootropics support brain function
17:19 — Stress, alcohol, and brain decline
20:05 — Different thinking demands in chess
23:48 — Stronger focus boosters
31:50 — Cheating or smart advantage?
48:17 — Key brain-health ingredients
56:30 — Growth of nootropics industry
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By IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
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6565 ratings
Jesse and Sam dive into how legal, common nootropics might boost chess performance by improving focus, stress-resilience, and brain health, and question where the line lies between smart optimization and unfair advantage.
Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club
Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo
Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo
Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop
Want to support the channel?
Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo
Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip
Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo
Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you.
Website: https://chessdojo.club
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo
Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo
Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo
Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips
00:03 — Why nootropics in chess
02:06 — Common nootropics people already use
06:05 — Sam’s experience with brain supplements
11:36 — How nootropics support brain function
17:19 — Stress, alcohol, and brain decline
20:05 — Different thinking demands in chess
23:48 — Stronger focus boosters
31:50 — Cheating or smart advantage?
48:17 — Key brain-health ingredients
56:30 — Growth of nootropics industry
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