How Do You Become A Chess Grandmaster?
When you can be called a chess grandmaster, you have reached the pinnacle of the competitive chess world. The road to this is paved with thousands of games won and lost, years of study and a true passion for the game of chess. In order to become a grandmaster, you must follow certain protocols that have been set in place by the Federation International des Esches (or FIDE), which is the governing body that awards the honor. Step 1 Join a chess club that sponsors tournaments recognized by FIDE. You must achieve certain ratings in order to be awarded a FIDE rating, which is the first step to becoming a grandmaster. The FIDE website has a listing of participating clubs all around the world (see Resources below). Step 2 Find an experienced instructor. There are various instructors around the country that will assist the serious chess enthusiast in improving his game. Look for one who has a lot of FIDE tournament experience and a high ELO rating of at least 1800 (the rating awarded to succe
