Chess and Go are mind sports. No need of testosterone levels to win.

Why is it that they still have gender based tournaments ?
It makes no sense.

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No need of testosterone levels to win.

Is this actually known to be true or simply something that is assumed because physical strength is not required? I don't have an opinion or information either way, I'm just curious.

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@ninalanyon Although mental endurance is associated with physical fitness, yes you really don’t need to be physically stronger that your opponents to defeat them in a board game.
Judith Polgar defeated Garry Kasparov in his prime many times.