Chess titles are titles awarded to players based on their skill, performance, and rank. A player who has earned a chess title is often referred to as a “titled player” or by their actual title (e.g., grandmaster). Chess titles are awarded by governing chess bodies and federations. The most prestigious titles are conferred by FIDE, while national federations (like US Chess) also have their own titles. If a player has a title, they are extremely strong players and are likely a master.
Fide Requirement for title players:
GM (Grandmaster): Fide rating> 2500 and earn three grandmaster norms in international competition
IM (International Master): Fide rating>2400 and achieve three international master norms in international competition.
WGM(Women Grandmaster): Exclusive to women. FIDE rating>2300 as well as three WGM norms in international competition.
FM(Fide Master): FIDE rating>2300. No norm requirement
WIM(Women International Master): Exclusive to women Fide rating>2200. Three norms are required for the WIM title
CM (Candidate Master): Fide rating>2200. No norm requirement
WFM (Women Fide Master): Fide rating>2100. No norm requirement
WCM (Women Candidate Master): Fide rating>2000. No norm requirement
Details can be found here: https://www.chess.com/terms/chess-titles#differenttitles
US Chess Rating Classes
