[SenecaJim]

I do believe David himself has stated in one of his books that a " talented " non-theorist player will beat an untalented theorist always. That statement alone tells you there is more to the game than theory (math) , the stuff David writes about, and he is the one telling you that.

So, a talented player (talent you MUST have to be great) that learns and understands theory will have an edge over another talented player that doesn't. AND talented players are hard to get an edge over. Ergo, great players are going to appreciate David's work even more.

This makes so much sense to me, (sports ,chess, etc. analogies just leap out at you), it seems painfully obvious.

That doesn't mean others aren't helped or don't appreciate the work, just supremely talented players appreciate it more. We all benefit from a golf instructor on the mechanics of the swing , how to adjust to conditions, strategy on the course, etc. But you can rest assured that it is not utilized or the changes in yours or my performance appreciated as much as by Tiger Woods.

2+2 books quickly made me a winning player, period. I have implemented them to the best of my ability and experience. If I had more of either, I'm sure they would have made an even bigger difference.

Instead of looking to argue you should just look at the common sense of the statement.