Who are these hotdog salesmen who are grandmasters?
Who can become a grandmaster?
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GM_Hiceberg wrote:
The notion that chess is a diversion for math wizards or a refuge for eccentrics is a misconception. The ranks of the grandmaster player are filled with all manner of people, from musicians to hot-dog salesmen. – Roger Langen
Well, possible.
However, one thing is sure: you need to be a genius to be a GM
Even IMs are genii
Scottrf wrote:
Who are these hotdog salesmen who are grandmasters?
I'd like to know, too!
"Hmmm... i'll have one of those King sized Benoni hot-dogs with some extra Lasker sauce" :D
The notion that chess is a diversion for math wizards or a refuge for eccentrics is a misconception. The ranks of the grandmaster player are filled with all manner of people, from musicians to hot-dog salesmen. – Roger Langen