2400-2600 are where most Senior Masters (SMs), International Masters (IMs), and Grandmasters (GMs) are rated. 2300-2400 is the ratings for most FIDE Masters (FMs). 2200-2300 are ratings where you’ll find most National Masters (NMs) and FIDE Candidate Masters (CMs). 2000-2200 is considered Expert.
What percentage of chess players are rated over 2000?
USCF Ratings Distribution Charts
| Rating Classification | Rating range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 2200 to 2299 | 100.00% |
| Expert | 2100 to 2199 | 99.99% |
| Expert | 2000 to 2099 | 99.98% |
| Class A | 1900 to 1999 | 99.97% |
What’s the average Elo rating of a chess player?
The average rating for chess players registered officially (either in FIDE or a National Chess Federation) is about 1200; while 2000 being in the top 3% and 2200 being in the top 1%. What prevents chess players all over the globe from reaching this magical 2000 or 2200 ELO? Let’s take a closer look.
Who are the top ten chess players of all time?
This is the list of top ranked chess grandmasters, ordered by their peak Elo rating. The cut-off value is 2700. Notably only six players achieved their over-2700 peak before the year 2000 and twenty-one players achieved their respective peak between the years 2000 and 2009 (inclusive). Highest ranked Armenian player. Highest ranked French player.
What’s the average rating of a chess player?
The average rating for chess players registered officially (either in FIDE or a National Chess Federation) is about 1200; while 2000 being in the top 3% and 2200 being in the top 1%. What prevents chess players all over the globe from reaching this magical 2000 or 2200 ELO?
What’s the average Elo rating for a FIDE Master?
2869 players had an active rating in the range 2300 to 2399, which is usually associated with the FIDE Master title. 1420 players had an active rating between 2400 and 2499, most of whom had either the International Master or the International Grandmaster title.
