List of chess grandmasters

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was List of chess grandmasters built?1950
2. What is the minimum elo rating requirement?2500
3. What is the number of GM norms required?Three
4. What is a chess Grandmaster?A Grandmaster is the highest title in chess, given by FIDE to players who show exceptional skill. It is a permanent recognition of mastery.
5. How do you become a Grandmaster?To become a Grandmaster, a player must reach an Elo rating of at least 2500 and earn three Grandmaster norms in international tournaments against other titled players.

FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs): The international governing body of the game of chess, responsible for organizing world championships and awarding titles.
Elo Rating System: A method for calculating the relative skill levels of players in competitor-versus-competitor games, used to determine chess player rankings.
GM Norm: A specific performance benchmark achieved in an international chess tournament that counts towards the requirements for earning the Grandmaster title.