The title Grandmasteris awarded to strong chess players by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is held for life. In chess literature it is usually abbreviated to GM(similarly, FMstands for FIDE Master and IMfor International Master). The abbreviation IGMfor International Grandmaster can also sometimes be found, particularly in older literature.There are 1174 grandmasters of chess.
International Chess Magazine was created in 1885.
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International Braille Chess Association was created in 1948.
Linares International Chess Tournament was created in 1978.
Acropolis International chess tournament was created in 1968.
Hastings International Chess Congress was created in 1920.
IBM international chess tournament was created in 1961.
International Judge of Chess Compositions was created in 1956.
Generally, you call them chessplayers. But, if their rating is from 1800-2000, they are called an Expert; 2001-2200, Master; 2201-2500, International Master; 2501+, Grandmaster.
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