Re: What is the link between poker and backgammon/chess/bridge?
I know many former backgammon and bridge-players that have become very good poker players, but I don't know anyone from chess.
Backgammon certainly have the equity element, even if it lacks much psychology; while high-level bridge, according to one bridge pro I discussed it with is very similar to poker (they assign players on hand ranges, they do deceiptive plays or pure bluffs etc.).
Chess on the other hand tends to appeal to very intelligent, systematic people. I don't think intelligence is among the most important traits to become a good poker player.
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