FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) vs FIDE Masters (standard list)
In October 2026, FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) worldwide stood at 1,900, against 9,794 for FIDE Masters (standard list).
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Global, spaced by time. Both series are in count, so they share one axis; the legend names each line.
FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) and FIDE Masters (standard list)
Unit: count · 4 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) | October 2026 | Actual | 1,900 |
| FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) | September 2026 | Actual | 1,899 |
| FIDE Masters (standard list) | October 2026 | Actual | 9,794 |
| FIDE Masters (standard list) | September 2026 | Actual | 9,774 |
Shared periods
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2 periods are published for both series as monthly figures on the same basis. Comparing anything else would mean comparing different periods.
Provenance
Where these numbers come from
FIDE Grandmasters (standard list)
Players carrying the GM title on the FIDE standard rating list
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
FIDE Masters (standard list)
Players carrying the FM title
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
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