Did you know that Bobby Fischer in the Stanford-Binet test, he scored 187?

It's an open secret those tests can be gamed if you train hard on them and parents that prepare kids heavily spoil the test.

As his mother was highly into education I can imagine she may have done that to help him. Of course that high shows outstanding intelligence anyway - but I'd much rather take his chess performance as evidence of his high intelligence.

Yes, Bobby Fischer, the renowned chess grandmaster, indeed had an exceptionally high IQ, reportedly scoring 187 on the Stanford-Binet test. This incredible intelligence, combined with his unparalleled strategic skills, contributed to his legendary status in the world of chess. Fischer's brilliance on the chessboard remains a source of inspiration and awe for many enthusiasts and players around the globe Wellstar MyChart