Thoughts like an author

How to win in intellectual games, quizzes and triviaWhat makes a question perfect? ??How to find the fine line between complexity and accessibility? Why do some questions captivate and amaze the imagination, while others remain unnoticed?My name is Yuri Kalyakin, and for over 20 years I have been writing and editing questions for tournaments of various levels. If you have purchased our book with Pavel, it means that you have a desire to find yourself on the other side of the "e;mysterious mirror"e; that separates those who ask and those who answer. In this book, we will share the secrets of creating questions and allow you to look at them through the eyes of their authors. As they say in criminal investigation: "e;Think like a criminal."e; We hope that you will truly enjoy reading. And, of course, good luck in the game!Pavel Ershov: "e;I am a game addict. I got into the game back in the last century - in 1997, when I was a first-year student at university. Later, while working at McKinsey, I noticed something amazing: the skills needed to successfully play the game of ChGK are exactly the same as the requirements for a management consultant. In my coaching methodology, I teach you to treat a question as a problem that needs to be solved in a minute. For some time now, I have made the Game my job. I play myself and teach others to play. In this book, I want to tell you about the world through questions. Well, like about the world, about a small piece of it. And there are only 15 questions. But they reflect my world, because the game is a model of life."e; This book is your personal guide to the world of intellectual games. From the history of great tournaments to the intricacies of creating questions, we will analyze key principles, cultural contexts and winning strategies. You will learn to see the logic of a question, look for clues in the wording and train your thinking in order to play not only better, but also more consciously. Whether it is "e;What? Where? When?, quiz or trivia game this is not just a collection of questions, but a real workshop where ideas turn into intellectual challenges. Join us. The game is on!