International Master (IM) Title
The International Master (IM) title is a high-level title awarded by FIDE, the international governing body for chess. It is one of the most respected titles in chess, ranking just below the Grandmaster (GM) title. To earn the IM title, players typically need to achieve three 'norms' (strong performances in specific tournaments) and have a FIDE rating of at least 2400.
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- Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master at Age 11 The International Master (IM) title is a high-level title awarded by FIDE, the international governing body for chess. It is one of the most respected titles in chess, ranking just below the Grandmaster (GM) title. To earn the IM title, players typically need to achieve three 'norms' (strong performances in specific tournaments) and have a FIDE rating of at least 2400.