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 English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Garry Kasparov (IQ 190) ranks higher than Stephen Hawking (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190 while Stephen Hawking had an estimated IQ of 180.
Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005. Stephen Hawking is known for: Hawking radiation, A Brief History of Time, Penrose–Hawking theorems, Black hole information paradox, Micro black hole, .
Yes. Both Garry Kasparov and Stephen Hawking are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.