FIDE International Masters (standard list) vs FIDE standard-rated players
In October 2026, FIDE International Masters (standard list) worldwide stood at 4,307, against 569,652 for FIDE standard-rated players.
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FIDE International Masters (standard list) and FIDE standard-rated players
Unit: count · 4 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE International Masters (standard list) | October 2026 | Actual | 4,307 |
| FIDE International Masters (standard list) | September 2026 | Actual | 4,308 |
| FIDE standard-rated players | October 2026 | Actual | 569,652 |
| FIDE standard-rated players | September 2026 | Actual | 566,829 |
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Provenance
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FIDE International Masters (standard list)
Players carrying the IM title on the FIDE standard rating list
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
FIDE standard-rated players
Players with a positive standard rating on the FIDE downloadable rating list
2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: FIDE
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