Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

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• Review Article
  Doping for Chess Performance
  Author(s): Sighart GolfSighart Golf
  
  During a chess game, the needed energy is first derived instantly from ATP and creatine-phosphate, then within a few seconds later from glycogen stores in brain, glycogen, muscle and liver and finally, 1-2 hours later from adipose tissue. Anaerobic oxidation of glucose-derivative from glycogen delivers energy 6 times faster than aerobic oxidation of glucose and oxidation of fatty acids; correspondingly, mental activity can perform as well 6 times faster as long as glycogen is available.   The mental profile of chess players correlates with cerebral processes such as attention, conflict solution, memory, motivation and recognition, which together constitute a specific chess-domain expertise.   A chess player may compete best when a) regularly physical exercise is carried out to compete in strenuous chess tournamen.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0673.1000160

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