The strange comforts of superstition in chess

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Chess sells itself as a contest of calculation, where chance has been removed. Yet some elite players keep lucky pens, repeat outfits and meals, or give a cat a place in their pre-game routine. The interesting question is not whether a lucky charm can change a position on the board; it is why people reach for one when the result matters and control feels limited. | Pictured: Alexander Alekhine…

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