How to Become a Chess Grandmaster

When you can be called a chess grandmaster, you have reached the pinnacle of the competitive chess world. The road to this is paved with thousands of games won and lost, years of study and a true passion for the game of chess. In order to become a grandmaster, you must follow certain protocols that have been set in place by the Federation International des Esches (or FIDE), which is the governing body that awards the honor. To become a grandmaster, one thing you should do is to study the works of previous grandmasters. There are a wealth of books and other materials that offer play-by-play coverage of the best games of champions. Their techniques can be incorporated into your game and help you become a better chess player. Then you should play often of games of long time control such as 90m+30s or other FIDE time control. Not only will you fail to improve if you do not, but you will not acquire the required ratings if you do not participate in FIDE tournaments. You should also learn and follow the rules and regulations of the game and of the FIDE organization so that your efforts are rewarded. There are specific guidelines for various tournaments, as well as information that can assist you on your journey to become a grandmaster that can be found on the FIDE website.