22 Apr 08
I was just wondering, I had heard before that people actually play better when they've drank a little bit. However, I notice its similar with Marijuana too, if you've had very very little. B then, if I have too much I've had problems. I was wondering if anybody else has smoked and tried to play chess, and if they can actually do it? I wasn't having any big problems untill I started forgetting what my plans were in a position....Forcing me to rediscover what I was doing...
Any other forgetful smokers around here?
22 Apr 08
Originally posted by AdoreaNot a chance..
I was just wondering, I had heard before that people actually play better when they've drank a little bit. However, I notice its similar with Marijuana too, if you've had very very little. B then, if I have too much I've had problems. I was wondering if anybody else has smoked and tried to play chess, and if they can actually do it? I wasn't having any bi ...[text shortened]... ....Forcing me to rediscover what I was doing...
Any other forgetful smokers around here?
22 Apr 08
Originally posted by exigentskyTal have been mixed chess with alcohol and cigarets and Timman - with alcohol and weed. Also Kramnik when he was young but already top GM have miced chess with cigarets and alcohol 😛
I doubt all of this. Alcohol and weed don't mix with chess as far as I'm concerned.
22 Apr 08
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Originally posted by AdoreaSome of my best OTB games have been played in easy hangover after few liters of beer in previous day 😀 My game against Vladimir Sveshnikov for example - http://www.clausjensen.com/?p=110
...you doubt all of what?
lol? what are you even doubting?
thanks korch, i was starting to think i'm the only person here who drinks... 🙁
22 Apr 08
Originally posted by AdoreaAt least in my experience, the few times I've had a little alcohol before chess, it seems to have hurt my games a little. (My game's already bad enough, I don't have to be makng it worse.) Of course, I'm not suggesting that my experience is the same as everyone else.
I was just wondering, I had heard before that people actually play better when they've drank a little bit. However, I notice its similar with Marijuana too, if you've had very very little. B then, if I have too much I've had problems. I was wondering if anybody else has smoked and tried to play chess, and if they can actually do it? I wasn't having any bi ...[text shortened]... ....Forcing me to rediscover what I was doing...
Any other forgetful smokers around here?
As far as marijuana or cigarettes, I have no experience with that. My only interest in the marijuana/chess combo issue is for people who would need to take it for medical reasons to ease pain. It would be interesting to hear someone's opinion for that scenario.
22 Apr 08
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Originally posted by AdoreaAlso I would add that GM Ratmir Kholmov (according to his own words) had real hangover when he won Fischer in this well known game 😀
doubt that exigentsky! 😀
[Event "Havana CAP Rd: 18"]
[Site "Havana CAP Rd: 18"]
[Date "1965.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "0-1"]
[White "Robert James Fischer"]
[Black "Ratmir Kholmov"]
[ECO "C98"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "92"]
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5
7. Bb3 O-O 8. c3 d6 9. h3 Na5 10. Bc2 c5 11. d4 Qc7 12. Nbd2
Nc6 13. dxc5 dxc5 14. Nf1 Be6 15. Ne3 Rad8 16. Qe2 c4 17. Ng5
h6 18. Nxe6 fxe6 19. b4 Nd4 20. cxd4 exd4 21. a3 d3 22. Bxd3
Rxd3 23. Ng4 Kh7 24. e5 Nxg4 25. Qe4+ g6 26. Qxg4 Rf5 27. Qe4
Qd7 28. Be3 Qd5 29. Qxd5 Rxd5 30. f4 g5 31. g3 gxf4 32. gxf4
Rf8 33. Kg2 Kg6 34. Rg1 Rd3 35. Kf3+ Kf5 36. Rg7 Bd8 37. Rb7
Rg8 38. Rb8 Rg7 39. a4 h5 40. axb5 axb5 41. Rxb5 Bh4 42. Ke2
Rg2+ 43. Kf1 Rh2 44. Kg1 Re2 45. Bb6 c3 46. Kf1 Rh2 0-1
22 Apr 08
Originally posted by exigentskywell i can't imagine "drugs" helping you... but i was talking about marijuana and alcohol, which i don't think have a negative affect as long as they're not abused to the point that you don't know what your doing.
Just because there have been good games when on drugs doesn't prove that anyone was helped by them. However, it's possible that if you think they improve your chess, you will play better due to the placebo effect.
i think that the affect marijuana has on your mind, and forces you to focus on a single event for long periods of time, helps you to concentrate on your plan and what your doing in a game of chess.
22 Apr 08
Originally posted by exigentskysome coffee is good for concentration, a lot of it disrupts concentration heavily. the same applies to many other drugs.
Just because there have been good games when on drugs doesn't prove that anyone was helped by them. However, it's possible that if you think they improve your chess, you will play better due to the placebo effect.
also the brain chemistry works in quite unintuitive ways. some people react to amphetamines by calming down and concentrating better for example.
personally, a few beers gives me higher rating on CTS and blitz. a lot of them and I lose points. never tried playing on pot, but I'd imagine it has a calming effect which would make concentrating easier. especially for nervous people.
22 Apr 08
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Both Marijuana and Alcohol are drugs with a widespread effect on brain function. They're specifically what I was referring to.
Stimulants may help in chess if you're not at peak concentration. However, I don't think they'll allow you to play better than your capacity - only to play at that level for a longer period of time in some cases. For example, if I get 5 hours of sleep, I will be tired and can only sustain maximum concentration for a short period. Even then, it is not as effective as normal. A coffee might bring me back to 85% (Did you know 99% of statistics are made up?).