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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by ssl-3 on Saturday December 28, 2024 @08:32AM (#42530934)
I understand the necessity for the knee pads, as they clearly help with performing under-the-table negotiations.

But what function does the helmet serve?

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by deskr on Saturday December 28, 2024 @08:54AM (#42531054)
I seem to remember stories back in the day about threatening ashtrays and flipped chessboards. Helmets might not be a bad idea.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by pmontra on Saturday December 28, 2024 @09:10AM (#42531147)
Ensure that no AI can beam moves to players brains. Tinfoil helmets, of course.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by miceareacrutch on Saturday December 28, 2024 @08:39AM (#42530973)
Ballistic protection in particularly violent captures.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by OJFord on Saturday December 28, 2024 @09:44AM (#42531347)
Clearly you haven't seen House!
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by pvaldes on Saturday December 28, 2024 @06:40PM (#42535908)
> What function does the helmet serve?

Protection from the biggest danger in chess, being hit by flying pieces.

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