Can anyone become a National Master? - Chess Forums

john_oliver1

17 days ago

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#1

Is National Master title attainable by anyone who works hard enough for it or do you have to have to be born with some natural talent?

Toldsted

17 days ago

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#2

Nope. It is only available in some countries. But if you are a US player it is possible without extraordinary talent.

Jenium

17 days ago

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#3

My guess is, that out of the three factors - talent, hard systematic work, starting as a kid - you probably need 2 in order to have a shot at that title.