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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American columnist, author and lecturer
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Garry Kasparov (IQ 190) ranks higher than Marilyn vos Savant (IQ 186). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190 while Marilyn vos Savant had an estimated IQ of 186.
Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005. Marilyn vos Savant is known for: Penning the 'Ask Marilyn' column in Parade magazine and solving the 'Monty Hall Problem' in the process..
Yes. Both Garry Kasparov and Marilyn vos Savant are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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