Grandmaster
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A Grandmaster is the highest title in chess, awarded by FIDE (the International Chess Federation) to players who demonstrate exceptional skill and achievement in competitive play. It represents the pinnacle of chess accomplishment and is one of the most prestigious titles in the sport.
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Grandmaster (GM) is a title awarded to 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 Once achieved, the title is held for life, though on rare occasions the title has been revoked for cheating.
The title of Grandmaster, along with the lesser FIDE titles of International Master (IM), FIDE Master (FM), and Candidate Master (CM), is open to all players regardless of gender. The great majority of grandmasters are men, but 44 women have been awarded the GM title as of 2025, out of a total of about 2000 grandmasters. There is also a Woman Grandmaster title with lower requirements awarded only to women.