What does FM and NM mean in chess?

Jan 23, 2011 #3. CM and FM are awarded by FIDE, based on rating (2200, 2300 respectively). NM is a title adopted by various national chess organisations (USCF mostly on here) and seems to be awarded for achieving an equivalent rating of 2200.

What does GM mean in chess?

International Grandmaster
Chess, unlike most other competitive sports, maintains a system of titles granted to players of exceptional skill and talent. The highest title awarded in the world of bishops and knights is International Grandmaster (GM).

How long does it take to become a chess FM?

Presuming someone starts their chess career before 5 years old, and gains their master title by 13, let’s just call it a bit less than 10 years to become a master ( per the definition above.) One recent example, Alekhine Nouri, became a title Fide Master (FM) at age 7. Supposedly starting around 5 years.

Which is higher IM or FM?

Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. The minimum rating is 2400 for the IM title. FIDE Master (abbreviated as FM). The usual way for a player to qualify for the FIDE Master title is by achieving a FIDE Rating of 2300 or more.

What is an NM chess?

NM – National Master. CM – FIDE Candidate Master. WFM – Woman FIDE Master. WCM – Woman FIDE Candidate Master.

What is a WGM in chess?

The woman grandmaster (abbreviated as WGM) is one of the official titles awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) exclusively to women chess players. It is the highest-ranking title that is exclusive to women, above the woman international master, woman FIDE master, and woman candidate master titles.

Is FM good in chess?

Can anyone become a FM?

To qualify for a FIDE Master (FM) title a player must achieve a FIDE Rating of 2300 or more. Candidate Master (CM) is similar to FM, but with a FIDE Rating of at least 2200. All the titles listed above are open to men and women. Separate women-only titles, such as Woman Grandmaster (WGM), are also available.