Do GRANDMASTERS have high iq s??🤔🤔

Chess Grandmasters and IQ: Separating Myth from Reality
   The connection between chess skill and IQ is more complex than it seems. While chess requires deep calculation, memory, and creativity, becoming a grandmaster does not necessarily mean having a “genius-level” IQ score. Many exaggerated numbers (like 180–190) often seen online are myths and not based on reliable sources.

Here are five of the most famous grandmasters, with a focus on real achievements and what is actually known about their intelligence:

 
1. Magnus Carlsen
Peak FIDE rating: 2882 (2014), the highest in history.
World Champion: 2013–2023.
IQ claims: Some websites claim “190 IQ,” but Carlsen has never publicly revealed an IQ score.
Reality: His brilliance is measured in his dominance at the board, not in a test number.
 
2. Sergey Karjakin
Youngest Grandmaster: Achieved the GM title at 12 years, 7 months (2002), a world record.
World Championship Finalist: Faced Magnus Carlsen in 2016.
IQ claims: Sometimes listed as “160 IQ,” but no verified test result exists.
Reality: His legacy is his prodigy status, not an IQ number.
 
3. Mikhail Tal
World Champion: 1960–1961.
Nickname: “The Magician from Riga” for his dazzling attacking style.
IQ claims: Rumored at “175 IQ,” but completely unverified.
Reality: His creativity and risk-taking defined him far more than a number ever could.
 
4. Garry Kasparov
World Champion: 1985–2000.
Peak rating: 2851 (1999), the highest at that time.
IQ claims: Often quoted as “190 IQ,” but Kasparov has never published any test result.
Reality: He is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, regardless of IQ myths.
 
5. Bobby Fischer
World Champion: 1972, defeating Boris Spassky in Reykjavik.
Legacy: Revolutionized chess with opening preparation and unmatched dominance in the early 1970s.
IQ claims: Frequently listed as “181 IQ,” but no documented source confirms this.
Reality: His genius is seen in his games, not in rumored test scores.