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