Month: November 2005

  • Chess Titles

    2500+ : Grandmaster (GM)
    2400+ : International Master (IM)
    2300+: FIDE Master (FM)
    2200+: National Master (NM)
    2000+: USCF Expert (E) or Candidate Master (CM)
    1800-1999 Class A – Top amateur class
    1600-1799 Class B – Above average tournament player
    1400-1599 Class C – Average tournament player
    1200-1399 Class D – Strong social player
    1000-1199 Class E – Scholastic player
    800-999 Class F – Beginner II / scholastic player
    600-799 Class G – Beginner I / scholastic player
    200-399 Class I – Early beginner / scholastic player
    100-199 Class J – Minimum rating