A chess savant is a person with exceptional chess skills that often surpass those of experienced adult players and even titled chess masters. They are individuals who possess exceptional abilities or talents in a specific area, often without any prior training or experience. The term "savant" refers to the gifted portion of the individual, and it is not necessarily related to intelligence or education.
In the context of Bobby Fischer, the term "idiot chess savant" was used to describe him as a person who was mentally retarded except in his genius area, which was chess. However, it is worth noting that the term "idiot savant" is considered outdated and offensive, and it is no longer used in the medical community.
