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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An American college professor and game show contestant. He is known for setting several world records related to graduating at a young age, as well as teaching college students while still a teenager.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Michael Kearney (IQ 200) ranks higher than Garry Kasparov (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190 while Michael Kearney had an estimated IQ of 200.
Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005. Michael Kearney is known for: Child prodigy, youngest person to ever graduate from college (age 10).
Yes. Both Garry Kasparov and Michael Kearney are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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