18-Jan-2012, 7:48 PM
...well, you had Topalov accusing Kramnik of going to the bathroom and consulting computers. Not to mention Korchnoi showing up completely hammered at tournaments. And then there's the accusations that Karpov used amphetamines... 
Seriously, though, "pure ability" is a somewhat grey area. You don't fault athletes for eating a certain diet or performing a certain exercise regime; why harp on drugs?
Seriously, though, "pure ability" is a somewhat grey area. You don't fault athletes for eating a certain diet or performing a certain exercise regime; why harp on drugs?
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