Gobet and Simon's Study of the Chess-Playing Abilities of Champion

question 46

Multiple Choice

Gobet and Simon's study of the chess-playing abilities of champion Gary Kasparov indicated that ______.

• A)Kasparov's superiority was limited to single games;he could not play three or four games simultaneously
• B)Kasparov plays almost as well playing eight games simultaneously as he does playing a single game
• C)Kasparov's superiority declined when forced to play very quickly
• D)Kasparov's mastery stems from his ability to think ahead and plan future moves

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