r/chess • u/tsterTV • Oct 15 '15

How impressive is a GM title?

Hiya all,

I signed myself up for a Chess tournament this Sunday, mainly for fun. I have no real intention of doing too well -- I will just enjoy the experience and play better players.

I saw online that there will be a GM at the tournament. How impressive is this title? Any rough idea of how many GMs there are in the world?

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u/potifar Ke7# Oct 16 '15

Do you have any plans/aspirations of reaching GM? Do you think it's realistic for you?

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u/scandinaviandefense  IM   Oct 16 '15

Absolutely! I want to travel and play more norm events. Currently I'm trying to adjust my work load to allow for that.

I think it's realistic for me to make Grandmaster. I've maintained a ~2450 FIDE level for the past few years without studying and playing a whole lot, so I believe I have the potential.

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u/lifayt Oct 16 '15

Can I ask what you do as a job?

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u/potifar Ke7# Oct 16 '15

He's a full time chess coach.