xkcd: Dominant players in chess and basketball

July 9, 2014

Statistical Visualization / chess, sports, xkcd

I’m pretty sure xkcd is the only one who gets away with showing player ratings for both basketball and chess players in the same frame, without the y-axis labels. And somehow it seems logical.

Only 15 people have done it, since you know, it’s not really easy to do. Here’s how and when they did it.

While a drink a day might increase your risk of experiencing an alcohol-related condition, the change is low in absolute numbers.

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The relationship and dynamics change. Less lust, more companionship. Is that really how it works?