Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist and commentator
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Russian writer, author of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina"
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Garry Kasparov (IQ 190) ranks higher than Leo Tolstoy (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190 while Leo Tolstoy had an estimated IQ of 180.
Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005. Leo Tolstoy is known for: War and Peace, Anna Karenina, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, The Kingdom of God Is Within You, Resurrection.
Yes. Both Garry Kasparov and Leo Tolstoy are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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