FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) vs FIDE standard-rated female players
In October 2026, FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) worldwide stood at 1,900, against 63,203 for FIDE standard-rated female players.
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FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) and FIDE standard-rated female players
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 standard-rated female players | October 2026 | Actual | 63,203 |
| FIDE standard-rated female players | September 2026 | Actual | 62,865 |
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Provenance
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FIDE Grandmasters (standard list)
Players carrying the GM title on the FIDE standard rating list
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
FIDE standard-rated female players
Female players with a positive standard rating on the FIDE list
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
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