Chess Q&A

Why is Levy Rozman called GothamChess?
My name is Levy Rozman, also known as GOTHAMCHESS (named after his home New York City)

How many grandmasters are there in chess?
The great majority of grandmasters are men, but 40 women have been awarded the GM title as of 2022, out of a total of about 2000 grandmasters.

What is the IQ of Magnus Carlsen?

 Magnus Carlsen's estimated IQ is around the range of 190, which places him among the top echelons of geniuses.

Can you lose Grandmaster title?

Once achieved, the title is held for life, though exceptionally the title can be revoked for cheating.

Who is the lowest rated GM?

Vasily B Malinin
There you can search for GMs from all countries sorted by rating ascending and then you get that the Russian GM, Vasily B Malinin, 

What is Hikaru's IQ?
 
In a recent stream, Hikaru when asked said his was 102... Now I understand this was based off of an actual Mensa IQ test he took, but a lot of factors go into success with an IQ test, or any test for that matter. My case being I am 114 IQ, upper average, but still average.

Which country has most Grandmasters?
 
Countries with 50+ Grandmasters:
Russia - 364.
Germany - 118.
Ukraine - 108.
USA - 89.
India - 82.
Yugoslavia - 75.
China - 53.
Spain - 52.