FIDE standard-rated female players vs FIDE Masters (standard list)
In October 2026, FIDE standard-rated female players worldwide stood at 63,203, against 9,794 for FIDE Masters (standard list).
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FIDE standard-rated female players and FIDE Masters (standard list)
Unit: count · 4 observations
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE standard-rated female players | October 2026 | Actual | 63,203 |
| FIDE standard-rated female players | September 2026 | Actual | 62,865 |
| FIDE Masters (standard list) | October 2026 | Actual | 9,794 |
| FIDE Masters (standard list) | September 2026 | Actual | 9,774 |
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Provenance
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FIDE standard-rated female players
Female players with a positive standard rating on the FIDE 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
Data published under CC BY 4.0. Series A as JSON · Series B as JSON
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