do you have to be good at math to be good at chess?
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Feb 11, 2008
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#42
Mathematician Dr. John Nunn claimed that in math one had to be correct, whereas in chess, one only had to be more correct than one's opponent.
Recognizing patterns is more important than math skills.
batgirl wrote: Mathematician Dr. John Nunn claimed that in math one had to be correct, whereas in chess, one only had to be more correct than one's opponent.
I so like that.
funny story...
in sixth grade i was top in my grade in math. exelled at it and everything so one day my math teacher asks me, "hey..do u want to be in chess club."
im all like "WE HAVE A CHESS CLUB" and i joined it.
Chess is much more human that math I think. In chess it's things like strong positions, and pressure. You can't sit and calculate which position is better, you have to feel it out. There's a lot more intuition in chess.
You don't need to be good at math to be good at chess, I am very much experienced when it comes to calc 1/calc 2 and am actively studying multivariable calculus and linear algebra, yet I'm complete garbage at chess. The main thing is that Math requires ACTIVE learning while chess requires PASSIVE learning, which are completely unrelated. So No, You don't need to be good at math to be good at chess. Secondly, Is it possible to learn chess through Active Learning?
Nov 23, 2023
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#48
Many strong chess players may not have a background in advanced mathematics, and many proficient mathematicians may not necessarily excel at chess. Chess is a game that involves a combination of pattern recognition, strategic thinking, calculation, and psychological aspects. While mathematical thinking can be beneficial, it's not a strict prerequisite for becoming a strong chess player.
ooops, i did not mean to quote sorry.
But, i rock at math i am preparing for the AMC 10 and i am in 5th grade but i am not great at chess, sure i can think ahead more moves than my friends but against you guys, don't even bother to ask!