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jefffoster
on Sept 26, 2009
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Why are the Russians so good at chess?
Is there any evidence that there is a strong correlation between playing chess at a high level and being a great mathematician?
varjag
on Sept 26, 2009
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If you are a great chess player you wouldn't have time to become a decent mathematician.
pixcavator
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In my experience mathematicians become quite good at chess - if they take it seriously. That's why I gave up playing long time ago.
mquander
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In my experience, anyone of average intelligence becomes quite good at chess, if they take it seriously.
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