Is chess genius linked to madness or just incredible intuition?
In this Royal Institution lecture, Professor Fernand Gobet explores the psychological foundations of elite performance. Discover what it truly takes to reach the level of Magnus Carlsen and whether computers can ever replicate human intuition.
Professor Fernand Gobet, a leading authority on expertise and talent, examines the mechanics of mastery. As an International Chess Master since 1985 and a researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Gobet brings a unique dual perspective to the board.
The lecture investigates the nature of talent, the possibility of machine intuition, and the long-standing question of whether genius is inherently tied to madness.
Source: What makes Magnus Carlsen so good? The psychology behind chess – with Fernand Gobet | Part 2
