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“I am Alexandra Kosteniuk, an International Woman Grandmaster (WGM) (1998) and an International Master among men (IM) (2000). During the FIDE Congress in Calvia (2004) I was awarded the title of Grandmaster (Men), thus I became 10th woman in the whole history of chess who got this title. I am the Women’s Vice Champion of the World, a title I got at the World Championships in Moscow in December 2001. I am the European Champion 2004 and Russian Champion 2005.” Visit Alexandra Kosteniuk’s Blog Site.

“Welcome! This site is where I provide chess fans and enthusiasts with updates on my activities & interests as well as important chess news from around the world. It is also a site where everyone can productively discuss or ask questions about various chess issues!” Check out Susan Polgar’s Blog one of the most active on the web!

Hello! My name is Ben Finegold and I am a Chess International Master. Visit Ben Finegold’s Blog.

“ECF” stands for “English Chess Federation” From their website: “The English Chess Federation is the organisation that controls, directs and promotes the playing of chess in England. It is recognised as such by the UK Government as well as the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands have their own federations.” Visit the English Chess Federation.

From Michael Bluejay.com ” I was surprised that I couldn’t find a timeline of all women grandmasters in chess anywhere on the net, so I decided to compile one. This is a list of women who have attained the gender-blind “Grandmaster” (GM) title, not those who have earned the “Women Grandmaster” (WGM) title. The GM title is afforded to both men and women and is harder to achieve than the WGM title, available only to women.” Women grandmasters in chess

A site listing a number of chess records and record holders provided by Glenn Giffen of Toronto, Canada.

The “WGM” acronym which stands for “Womens Grandmaster” is for the highest ranking female chess players and is also awarded by FIDE. There are slightly less than 200 Women Grandmasters worldwide, 11 of which are full GMs.

An “CM” or “Candidate Master” is awarded by FIDE to a chess player who has achieved a FIDE rating of over 2200. 

An “FM” or “FIDE Master” is awarded by FIDE to a chess player who has achieved a FIDE rating of over 2300. 

An “IM” or “International Master” is a chess player who has achieved three norms which are represented by a favorable showing in 3 major tournaments with other IMs and GMs is awarded the title of IM by FIDE.