Laszlo Polgar managed to raise three kids to be chess geniuses: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laszlo_Polgar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laszlo_Polgar In "Bounc

Laszlo Polgar managed to raise three kids to be chess geniuses: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laszlo_Polgar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laszlo_Polgar In "Bounce" Sofia is quoted as saying "We spent long hours on the chessboard, but it didn't seem like a chore because we loved it". Seems there is an alternative to the chinese method. Note that Laszlo's children didn't have a chess prodigy gene. He set out to prove that geniuses can be made, found a wife willing to do the experiment, and decided on trying chess beforehand (without sampling the children's talents). I also like about the story that all three children lead happy lives with their chess talent.