Is it possible to get an IM or GM title if you start chess later?

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FireNight2643

im 1898 USCF and im 10

JWB14ExpertRookie
NightmareMaker631 wrote:

Haha I'm 16 and I'm a 900 rapid lol(at least my highest rapid was 970 or so) although I didn't really pick up playing chess until about a year and a half ago. I still like to say I suck at chess

I am also 16 and was able to reach my peak rating at 1511 I do think its possible to become a titled player even at my age. As long as you set your mind to it and remember to just have fun. I was able within two months of playing get to the rating of 1200+ after 1 year 8 months of playing that is when I hit my peak. I have defeated 1600-2200s within the process of remembering to have fun.

ChanMan4
HyperbulletGod038 wrote:
Ishaanharsha wrote:
Bumrah929 wrote:

what?!

Is 1769 good? I am trying to get to 2200 before 2025 ends.

i have been stuck in the 1900-2000 range for about a year now and i am also 11, so just saying gaining 500 points in one year at this level needs some real commitment such as homeschooling

BRO HOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW IM 12 AND ONLY 1300 USCF

Stay_loose_play_7deuce
ChanMan4 wrote:
HyperbulletGod038 wrote:
Ishaanharsha wrote:
Bumrah929 wrote:

what?!

Is 1769 good? I am trying to get to 2200 before 2025 ends.

i have been stuck in the 1900-2000 range for about a year now and i am also 11, so just saying gaining 500 points in one year at this level needs some real commitment such as homeschooling

BRO HOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW IM 12 AND ONLY 1300 USCF

how are u 1300 uscf with that chess.com elo im 1200 uscf and 1800 rapid

ChanMan4

idk i play better otb i guess and I barely ever play rated online

ChanMan4

lemme play u some time ur probbaly rlly underrated in ur uscf

Stay_loose_play_7deuce

k

Planet_CHESS0344
ChanMan4 wrote:

lemme play u some time ur probbaly rlly underrated in ur uscf

are u taking to me?

Stay_loose_play_7deuce
Planet_CHESS0344 wrote:
ChanMan4 wrote:

lemme play u some time ur probbaly rlly underrated in ur uscf

are u taking to me?

no

rbhoopathi03

i am 1970 USCF and I am 10

TheBarcaGuy
rbhoopathi03 wrote:

i am 1970 USCF and I am 10

I know u lol

TheBarcaGuy

when is ur bday?

Whis

Depends on what you mean by later... I'd say any time after around 16 years old and it's virtually impossible to break IM, and extremely, extremely difficult to make FM. You're best to start by 12 if you want to have a legitimate shot at it

rbhoopathi03
TheBarcaGuy wrote:
rbhoopathi03 wrote:

i am 1970 USCF and I am 10

I know u lol

my bday is november 6th

rbhoopathi03

Who are u

ChanMan4

Looking at all of these kids that are younger than me and a several hundreds of elo points higher than me makes me depressed