Chess Ratings Progression and Career Reflections

The chapter delves into the progression of top junior chess players' ratings over three years, noting the rise in the number of players over 2700 compared to those over 2600. The discussion compares early chess achievements of players like Magnus to their own experiences of reaching certain rating milestones at a young age. Reflecting on the timing of their achievements in comparison to Magnus and other players like Anish, the chapter explores the age factor in professional chess careers and delves into examples of players who reached peak performance in their late 20s.