Does it take a lot of intelligence to be great at chess ?

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RobertMelo
I always hear people say chess is a game for smart people. I read a lot of articles online and they vary saying yes and no. Just like to hear some opinions
urk

Every player rated over 2000 that I've ever known has been very intelligent, so if you're truly dumb you're not going to go far. But I don't believe it's necessary to have a high IQ to be a GM. It's a peculiar talent.
urk
What I'm saying is that there's an IQ minimum but GMs are not necessarily super smart compared to other good players.
My opinion.
toiyabe

You need to have a gifted memory to be a GREAT player.  But otherwise no, intelligence has nothing to do with chess.  

BronsteinPawn

I can remember the different colors of my poop from up to 3 months ago. Is that good memory?

BronsteinPawn

How to become GM? Plz help.

ursus_inopinatus

Mostly you just need a good night's sleep and a decent meal.

 

BronsteinPawn
With_every_step escribió:

No.

Come on plz help. I want become GM 1 year...plz... help.

Monday red

Tuesday blue

Wednesday green

 

plz, I great memorie.

BronsteinPawn

GUESS MY NATIONALITY. 

Lol. SORRY, TOO MUCH OF A DARK HUMOR, SORRY GUYS.

BronsteinPawn

Sorry dud, I dont hear Brits.

Will this do the joob too?

iggyalfasi
Are great artists necessarily smart or do they just have hot girlfriend for dinner time sexy time?
bong711

To be great at chess, obsession is the most important, not intelligence. How coukd you call someone intelligent who neglects school, jobs and even meal time.

Hblazer

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