Why chess wrecks the bodies of grandmasters

TIL that the physical rigors of competitive chess are so hard that grandmasters have begun to train like soccer players. The exertions of chess are intense. The mental effort burns…

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The Secret These Chess Champions Use to Win Isn't Skill—It's Physical Workouts

Checkmate! America trumps Russia as world chess superpower

Did chess grandmaster use anal beads to beat world No.1 Magnus Carlsen? Bizarre rumour sweeps sport

Chess Is the New King of the Pandemic - WSJ

Magnus Carlsen's Reign Over Chess Ends With a Slip of the Mouse - WSJ

The Dark Side of Chess: When Is a Grandmaster Not So Grand? - The New York Times

Firstpost Masterclass: Practice, reflect and be mindful, Vidit Gujrathi delves into the making of chess Grandmaster-Sports News , Firstpost

Smyslov's Breakthrough Year

Chess grandmaster diet and fitness routine helps mental focus, stamina

Chess.com investigation alleges 'likely' cheating by Hans Niemann - The Washington Post

Chess - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The Independent

7 Reasons Why Magnus Carlsen Plays Better Chess Than You - TheChessWorld

It is not biology': Women's chess hindered by low numbers and sexism, World Chess Championship 2021

FIDE World Chess Cup (Final): Abasov Beats Caruana As Carlsen Holds Off Praggnanandhaa