'Modeling' recent debates using chess

I have just recently been introduced to chess and I have a question:would the ability to play chess well be learned, based on intelligence level, or what potentially?I am simply amazed at the ability very young people have at the game. In what little I know, it is a game of strategy.I'm just asking for simple opinion.I find myself frustrated with trying to understand the goals and move in a methodical manner to achieve my goal. Rhyme and reason, as they stand in my chess game, are presently obsolete.