The Levitt equation is a lot of BS. Akiba Rubenstein, one of this centuries
strongest GMs, was close to being mentally retarded. Most GMs are of just
normal intelligence, while a few are, exceptionally bright.

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"The Levitt
Equation". This formula calculates an Elo rating which expresses
one's potential chess strength (talent) as being equal to ten times
one's IQ, plus 1000 points. Thus, he claims that Bobby Fischer
once scored 187 on an IQ test so, applying The Levitt Equation,
Bobby's potential chess strength would be equal to a rating of
about 2870 if he reached his peak talent. (187 x 10 = 1870 + 1000
= 2870)"
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Umm... I took my rating of 1954 and solved it for IQ. It came out to
94.5.
Would Levitt claim all 1900 level players are slightly below average in
IQ?


If you play full time - yes, he would. Otherwise - no. However, I fail
to imagine a person with a 2-digit IQ who would want to devote his life
to chess, except for Danailov of course.

Using this formula, my own IQ doesn't look good either.