Etymology

grandmaster

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Today it means: A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500. Full definition →

First used 1950.
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The story

From grand + master.

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1950. A player of the highest rank, as determined by FIDE, with an Elo rating of at least 2500.

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