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Didn't read the article, just solved the puzzle (seeing a+b = ab+a), then went to comments and saw the surprisingly 40 in some answers. Indeed, I didn't even think that the result of the current + might depend on the previous one.

That's the wrong assumption because the first + does not have a previous result, so the answer of 40 doesn't stand.

But I didn't even think that could be possible. Seeing such options is a great skill that I don't have.

Didn't read the article, just solved the puzzle (seeing a+b = ab+a), then went to comments and saw the surprisingly 40 in some answers. Indeed, I didn't even think that the result of the current `+` might depend on the previous one. That's the wrong assumption because the first `+` does not have a previous result, so the answer of 40 doesn't stand. But I didn't even think that could be possible. Seeing such options is a great skill that I don't have.

@secondavenue said in #20:

Your example was quite literally having the same chess coaches and put in the same time practicing, and all other things being equal. That means that those older players did not train as hard or as efficient. As for me not being a gm I am thirteen years old. I have played in numerous big open events and I am still currently doing my best. I am not trying to insult you but I just do not agree with your point of view.

Those older guys I'm referring to (at my local chess club) most certainly trained harder and more efficiently than the younger less experienced players. The young players I'm talking about have very high IQs (mensa). They are chess prodigies in the making. I said that because you said, "experience is far more important than talent" in chess, which is just not true. You make it sound like you can't be a GM at age 13. There are currently at least 7 Grandmasters in the world that are 13 yrs. old. I hope you make it number 8. I'm happy that you are doing your best and wish you much success in the future.

@secondavenue said in #20: > Your example was quite literally having the same chess coaches and put in the same time practicing, and all other things being equal. That means that those older players did not train as hard or as efficient. As for me not being a gm I am thirteen years old. I have played in numerous big open events and I am still currently doing my best. I am not trying to insult you but I just do not agree with your point of view. Those older guys I'm referring to (at my local chess club) most certainly trained harder and more efficiently than the younger less experienced players. The young players I'm talking about have very high IQs (mensa). They are chess prodigies in the making. I said that because you said, "experience is far more important than talent" in chess, which is just not true. You make it sound like you can't be a GM at age 13. There are currently at least 7 Grandmasters in the world that are 13 yrs. old. I hope you make it number 8. I'm happy that you are doing your best and wish you much success in the future.

1+4=5
2+5=7; 7+5=12
3+6=9; 9+12=21
8+11=19;19+21=40
Answer:40

1+4=5 2+5=7; 7+5=12 3+6=9; 9+12=21 8+11=19;19+21=40 Answer:40

@Grisha_batrakov said in #23:

1+4=5
2+5=7; 7+5=12
3+6=9; 9+12=21
8+11=19;19+21=40
Answer:40

There is logic there but it's wrong because it's not a sequence. One equation does not and should not depend on another. The 40 is only possible because you have one set depending on the previous.

Much sounder is a + (a*b) , and that's why 96 is much more reliable answer, and works for the first equation.

Anyway, as to the article -- there's a lot of glittering generalities / clickbait type of stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers. Maybe the author wanted that effect, but it's all in very poor taste.

"Choose your parents wisely."
"Can you solve the Viral IQ Test puzzle?"

^Just a bunch of emotional garbage that has nothing to do with anything. Chess is a visual math exercise, simple as that. You didn't need these clickbait moments, or an algebra puzzle that makes use of a different set of skills, to help the reader digest the lengthy manifesto. Great, we're all mad now. I really hope you write things sometime that don't seek out to condescend or bait the readers.

@Grisha_batrakov said in #23: > 1+4=5 > 2+5=7; 7+5=12 > 3+6=9; 9+12=21 > 8+11=19;19+21=40 > Answer:40 There is logic there but it's wrong because it's not a sequence. One equation does not and should not depend on another. The 40 is only possible because you have one set depending on the previous. Much sounder is a + (a*b) , and that's why 96 is much more reliable answer, and works for the first equation. Anyway, as to the article -- there's a lot of glittering generalities / clickbait type of stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers. Maybe the author wanted that effect, but it's all in very poor taste. >"Choose your parents wisely." >"Can you solve the Viral IQ Test puzzle?" ^Just a bunch of emotional garbage that has nothing to do with anything. Chess is a visual math exercise, simple as that. You didn't need these clickbait moments, or an algebra puzzle that makes use of a different set of skills, to help the reader digest the lengthy manifesto. Great, we're all mad now. I really hope you write things sometime that don't seek out to condescend or bait the readers.

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@icytease said in #24:

There is logic there but it's wrong because it's not a sequence. One equation does not and should not depend on another. The 40 is only possible because you have one set depending on the previous.

Much sounder is a + (a*b) , and that's why 96 is much more reliable answer, and works for the first equation.

Anyway, as to the article -- there's a lot of glittering generalities / clickbait type of stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers. Maybe the author wanted that effect, but it's all in very poor taste.

^Just a bunch of emotional garbage that has nothing to do with anything. Chess is a visual math exercise, simple as that. You didn't need these clickbait moments, or an algebra puzzle that makes use of a different set of skills, to help the reader digest the lengthy manifesto. Great, we're all mad now. I really hope you write things sometime that don't seek out to condescend or bait the readers.

Clickbait stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers? Why are you so mad? Condescending? What's wrong, are you having a hard time dealing with the facts and/or handling the truth?

@icytease said in #24: > There is logic there but it's wrong because it's not a sequence. One equation does not and should not depend on another. The 40 is only possible because you have one set depending on the previous. > > Much sounder is a + (a*b) , and that's why 96 is much more reliable answer, and works for the first equation. > > Anyway, as to the article -- there's a lot of glittering generalities / clickbait type of stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers. Maybe the author wanted that effect, but it's all in very poor taste. > > > > ^Just a bunch of emotional garbage that has nothing to do with anything. Chess is a visual math exercise, simple as that. You didn't need these clickbait moments, or an algebra puzzle that makes use of a different set of skills, to help the reader digest the lengthy manifesto. Great, we're all mad now. I really hope you write things sometime that don't seek out to condescend or bait the readers. Clickbait stuff that elicits negative emotions in the readers? Why are you so mad? Condescending? What's wrong, are you having a hard time dealing with the facts and/or handling the truth?

@Ix_Balam said in #6:

este blok no muy me llamo la atencion pero en el que explicabas porque los niños cometen errores me encanto (porque soy un niño)

@Ix_Balam said in #6: > este blok no muy me llamo la atencion pero en el que explicabas porque los niños cometen errores me encanto (porque soy un niño)

Answer is 40.
William Lombardy was a catholic priest. And a great chess player.

Answer is 40. William Lombardy was a catholic priest. And a great chess player.