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Originally Posted by David Sklansky
How about Reshevsky and Walter Browne?
Browne probably spent more time grinding poker than studying chess.
I think a tangent relevant subject to explore is if every motivated individual is capable of reaching a certain ranking through practice [e.g. IM strength] and the length of time necessary to reach that ranking [5 years, 20 years?].
I'm sure at 65, someone who's never played chess is capable of learning and reaching a certain level, but how much more drastic would it be had he started at 40, 20, 10, or 5 years of age?
Relating to the post, from my observation of the chess scene, I think most players retain their strength and sharpness well into their 60s.