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A norm is a strong tournament performance. You need 3 norms (plus the right rating) for IM and GM titles.

The "master" threshold is 2200 FIDE. But different federations have different standards.

What separates a CM from a GM? It is more than just rating. Here is what each title actually means in practice.

Earning a chess title requires a combination of rating and norms. Here is how the system works.

The Elo rating system is the backbone of competitive chess. Here is how it actually calculates your rating.