SO THAT'S WHAT THEY MEAN BY SPEED CHESS

In an attempt to support a push to make chess an Olympic sport,
delegates from the U.S. Chess Federation have agreed to drug testing
at tournaments.

Such testing is a requirement for recognition of any sport by the
International Olympic Committee.

Caffeine, amphetamines and Ritalin are examples of drugs the game's
international federation contends could provide an unfair
advantage--adding that steroids could provide an endurance advantage
during a grueling match. Others have doubts, including Jim Leade, a
U.S. delegate who questioned the idea drugs could give players an edge.

"What, human-growth hormones so we can bang the clock harder." Leade
said. "It registers as absolutely ridiculous."