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