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Ruslan Ponomariov vs Selman Waksman

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Ruslan Ponomariov
IQN/A
Born1983
OriginHorlivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Known ForBeing the FIDE World Chess Champion from 2002 to 2004
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Selman Waksman
IQN/A
Born1888
Died1973
OriginNova Pryluka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Known ForDiscovered antibiotics made by soil-dwelling bacteria including streptomycin, th

About Ruslan Ponomariov

A Ukrainian chess grandmaster who was FIDE World Chess Champion from 2002 to 2004.

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About Selman Waksman

Russian Empire-born Jewish-American inventor, biochemist, and microbiologist whose research led to the creation of the first medicine for tuberculosis.

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The Verdict

Neither Ruslan Ponomariov nor Selman Waksman has a formally estimated IQ score, but both are universally recognized as among history's greatest minds.

Questions Fréquentes

Who had a higher IQ — Ruslan Ponomariov or Selman Waksman?

Neither has a formally estimated IQ in the Geniuses.Club database, though both are recognized as extraordinary intellects.

What is each genius known for?

Ruslan Ponomariov is known for: Being the FIDE World Chess Champion from 2002 to 2004. Selman Waksman is known for: Discovered antibiotics made by soil-dwelling bacteria including streptomycin, the first effective treatment for tubercul.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Ruslan Ponomariov and Selman Waksman are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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