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I understand the necessity for the knee pads, as they clearly help with performing under-the-table negotiations.

But what function does the helmet serve?

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Ballistic protection in particularly violent captures.

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I seem to remember stories back in the day about threatening ashtrays and flipped chessboards. Helmets might not be a bad idea.

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Ensure that no AI can beam moves to players brains. Tinfoil helmets, of course.

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Clearly you haven't seen House!

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> What function does the helmet serve?

Protection from the biggest danger in chess, being hit by flying pieces.