Tournament Play
What is a master in chess?
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Master is a tournament term: loosely, a strong chess player who would be expected to beat most amateurs. It may also refer to a formal title such as International Master or National Master. Standards vary, but a master will usually have an Elo rating of over 2200. This affects how games are organized, scored, paired, or decided.
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