Chess is a miniature version of life.
There are no take-backs—just as in life. You must think before you move.
Win with grace, lose with dignity!
I think that is the difference between the very good and the best.
Chess can help a child develop logical thinking, decision making, reasoning, and pattern recognition skills, which in turn can help math and verbal skills.
I have always felt that Judit was a relatively slow starter, though she is extremely motivated, diligent, hard-working, and disciplined towards her goals in chess and in life.