Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Chinese chess grandmaster and four time Women's World Chess Champion.
An ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who founded philosophical Taoism.
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Take the IQ test →Laozi has an estimated IQ of 170. Hou Yifan's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.
Laozi had an estimated IQ of 170. Hou Yifan's IQ has not been formally estimated.
Hou Yifan is known for: Being the youngest female player to qualify for the title of grandmaster (at the age of 14 years 6 months 2 days) . Laozi is known for: Supposed author of Tao Te Ching, the book that founded of Taoism ("Daoism").
Yes. Both Hou Yifan and Laozi are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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