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FIDE International Masters (standard list)
Russia had the highest FIDE International Masters (standard list) in October 2026, at 485, ahead of Germany (301) and United States (189). Global: 4,307 in October 2026, −0.0% on September 2026.
- 4,307 Latest · Global · October 2026
- −0.0% vs September 2026
- Monthly Release cadence
- 125 Records · 124 regions · 2026
Verified 4 Oct 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period November 2026
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Each region's latest published value, the 6 largest of 124. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.
FIDE International Masters (standard list) by region
6 largest of 124 regions, October 2026
Record preview
125 records · 124 regions · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
Showing 6 recent records from the first 6 regions in the overview. Download all 125 records (CSV) or read a regional JSON series.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 4,307 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Russia 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 485 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Germany 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 301 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
| United States 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 189 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Ukraine 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 188 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
| India 1 record | |||
| October 2026 | 170 | FIDE · 31 Oct 2026 | |
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Players carrying the IM title on the FIDE standard rating list
- Measure
- One slice of Titled players ( counting rule: standard list, form: count, segment: international master ) . Number of players carrying a given chess title on a rating list. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 2 documents
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Standard Rating List — September 2026 | FIDE | 15 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| FIDE standard rating list, October 2026: International Masters by federation | FIDE | — | 124 |
Other slices of titled players
- FIDE Masters (standard list) 168 fide master
- FIDE Grandmasters (standard list) 101 standard list · grandmaster
- FIDE Woman Grandmasters (standard list) 64 standard list · woman grandmaster
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest FIDE International Masters (standard list)?
Russia had the highest FIDE International Masters (standard list) in October 2026, at 485, ahead of Germany (301) and United States (189). Global: 4,307 in October 2026, −0.0% on September 2026.
Which country has the highest FIDE International Masters (standard list)?
Russia, at 485 in October 2026. 123 countries published figures for that period.
Where does this data come from?
From 2 documents published by FIDE. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Monthly. The newest published period is October 2026; the next release should cover November 2026. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
Can I use this data?
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StatOrigin. (2026). FIDE International Masters (standard list) [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-international-masters
"FIDE International Masters (standard list)." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-international-masters. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "FIDE International Masters (standard list)." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-international-masters.
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