I belive talent is by far the most inportant factor...some people go from brand new to masters in a couple years others dont make it in a lifetime of hardwork
I have less chess talent than you do. Everything that I can do in chess is due to books. That's why my rating is ~900 higher than yours.
I have talent, education, and experience in how people learn, including how they learn chess.
I know that you are wrong. Work is by far the most important factor, whether to make master or to achieve the highest levels.
I would have made master a few years ago if not for two factors:
1) I have not traveled to out of town tournaments where there are masters, and
2) 100,000+ blitz and bullet games online have retarded my progress.
you mean people are born with a gift for chess ? lol