Practice makes perfect?

As a chess player and a musician, I found this link interesting.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130520163906.htm

The article suggests that learning at a young age can be a factor. I didn't learn music until I was a teenager yet I am a talented musician. I did learn chess before I was a teenager though.

At what age did all of you first learn chess?

Originally posted by Metal Brain
As a chess player and a musician, I found this link interesting.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130520163906.htm

The article suggests that learning at a young age can be a factor. I didn't learn music until I was a teenager yet I am a talented musician. I did learn chess before I was a teenager though.

At what age did all of you first learn chess?

7 years old. Learned to play woodwinds in my 30s. A lot better chess player than musician.

Originally posted by Metal Brain
At what age did all of you first learn chess?

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Originally posted by normbenign
7 years old. Learned to play woodwinds in my 30s. A lot better chess player than musician.

You didn't play the recorder in elementary school?

Originally posted by normbenign
7 years old. Learned to play woodwinds in my 30s. A lot better chess player than musician.

What exactly did you play?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodwind_instrument

Originally posted by moon1969
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That is interesting. You have a very high chess rating at about 2000. Do you think learning at a young age contributed to your talent now?