Does anyone have insights into factors driving differences in playing strength of siblings? Personal experience being a sibling or coaching siblings would be credible.
Sibling ELO Gap
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Tony, my practically anecdotal observation from modest teaching experience, is that the closer in age the siblings are, then the more likely the younger one will eventually become stronger. I theorize that's because being closer in age, they're more likely to often play against each other at home, which helps the younger one reach the same milestones at slightly earlier age-points. However, this is just anecdotal observations. Another thing I've noticed is that if the elder sibling is at least five years older, and a very strong player, the younger one seems crushed into quitting.
If someone has any scientific statistical findings, I would be very interested in reading about them.
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Originally posted by Aris Marghetis View PostTony, my practically anecdotal observation from modest teaching experience, is that the closer in age the siblings are, then the more likely the younger one will eventually become stronger. I theorize that's because being closer in age, they're more likely to often play against each other at home, which helps the younger one reach the same milestones at slightly earlier age-points. However, this is just anecdotal observations. Another thing I've noticed is that if the elder sibling is at least five years older, and a very strong player, the younger one seems crushed into quitting.
If someone has any scientific statistical findings, I would be very interested in reading about them.
So slightly stronger but not much stronger competition is a key driver of success? Jeffrey's story seems to suggest the same.
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Originally posted by Tony Li View Post
Hi Aris,
So slightly stronger but not much stronger competition is a key driver of success? Jeffrey's story seems to suggest the same.
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At the club we have even several twin pairs - their ratings are quite different.
For other siblings older ones usually stronger. Though, I have not done any rating trends.
From a personal experience, I, the youngest one, become strongest and still active. All of us (3) had quite different paths in chess - the oldest one quit very early; a middle one played quite awhile reached the second category, taught me basics; than got into other activities (computers)
Thus, personal & environment differences causes strength differences.
Other famous families what come to mind: Polgars, Muzychuks, Noritsyns. Add a dad: Plotkins and Huas.
and a long list at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ilies#Siblings
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Originally posted by Louis Morin View Post
Nobody mentions the Spraggetts... quite strange on a Canadian chess website.
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For some reason, top-3 most famous siblings worldwide are sisters.
1. Polgar - the youngest one was the strongest by far.
2. Muzychuk - both are top-10 female players for many years. Usually, the older sister (Anna) was slightly higher-rated.
3. Kosintseva - both sisters were top-10 female players around 8-10 years ago. Probably, the older sister (Nadezhda) was slightly higher-rated.
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