Which of the following titles are officially awarded by FIDE to chess players?

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  1. World Champion, Senior Master, Elite Player
  2. FIDE Master, Club Master, Expert
  3. Grandmaster, International Master, Candidate Master
  4. Chess Olympiad Winner, Champion Master, Prodigy
  5. International Grandmaster, FIDE Expert, Zone Champion

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Option 3 : Grandmaster, International Master, Candidate Master
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The correct answer is Grandmaster, International Master, Candidate Master.

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  • 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 was held at Budapest, Hungary.

Key Points

  • FIDE awards international titles to chess players based on their performance and rating thresholds.
  • The major titles awarded by FIDE include Grandmaster (GM), International Master (IM), and Candidate Master (CM).
  • These titles are recognized globally and are lifetime achievements once awarded.
  • The 45th Chess Olympiad is a major international chess tournament featuring national teams from across the world.

Additional Information

  • Grandmaster (GM)
    • Highest title awarded by FIDE.
    • Requires a FIDE rating of 2500+ and GM norms.
  • International Master (IM)
    • Second-highest title after GM.
    • Requires a FIDE rating of 2400+ and IM norms.
  • Candidate Master (CM)
    • Entry-level title awarded by FIDE.
    • Requires a FIDE rating of 2200+.
  • FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs)
    • International Chess Federation based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
    • Founded in 1924 and governs global chess competitions.

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