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Garry Kasparov vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Garry Kasparov
IQ190
Born1963
OriginBaku, Azerbaijan
Known ForBeing the top chess player from 1984 until 2005
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About Garry Kasparov

A Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist and commentator

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About Max Planck

A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

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The Verdict

Both Garry Kasparov and Max Planck have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Garry Kasparov or Max Planck?

Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Garry Kasparov and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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