The FIDE title no one knows about

FIDE has awarded the Honorary Grandmaster title to recognize players who have made significant contributions to chess but did not achieve the formal GM title through competitive norms. Unlike the standard GM title, which requires a player to reach a specific rating and achieve performance norms in international tournaments, the Honorary Grandmaster title is largely ceremonial and acknowledges a player’s historical importance, exceptional skill, or pioneering achievements in chess.

The concept of the Honorary Grandmaster title was introduced in the 1980s. Legendary figures from the early 20th century, who shaped chess theory or dominated their national competitions, could be acknowledged posthumously or later in life even if they had not met the strict criteria introduced after 1950. One example is Mir Sultan Khan.

Several notable recipients include players who were national champions, influential authors, or early international competitors whose careers predated the modern system of norms and ratings. By awarding the HGM title, FIDE ensures that their contributions are formally recognized within the chess community, preserving their legacy alongside those who achieved the Grandmaster title through contemporary competitive means.

As FIDE has recently assigned many historical figures the title of Honorary Grandmaster, who should be the next? In my opinion, Claude Bloodgood would make a very fitting candidate! This man reached a monstrous 2789 USCF rating in prison—without any formal training. This astonishing display of talent shows the limits of the human brain, and why we need more adults to start trying chess.

Further information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_(chess)#Honorary_grandmasters

Taking advantage of closed rating pools and weaknesses in the rating system doesn't warrant a title.

Prisoner?

No, he was exceptionally talented. In fact one can probably suspect that his insanity was because of his extreme intelligence.

Look at this game with Bloodgood vs Carlsen:

That's nothing compared to Bobby Fischer's win in one move against Oscar Panno in 1970.

it is scillan swifty i was right all along. ITS THE SAME TROLL AS BEFORE.

I think so

I think fet is right

no you are the troll, you even closed your account so that other users can't block you

Says the one who was trolling people by purposely acting dumb with en passant

I learned that there is a hacking extension on the browser called "En Passant". When i googled it up, it said there was an extension which teleported the pieces anywhere. I want to report those using it but don't know how.

i don't think the op is a troll at all, why are people saying op is a troll all of a sudden.

Why are you using a knight PFP bro?! It looks AI-generated.

I agree. If a 2500 rated player agrees with me, that says something, as he is clearly more intelligent than everyone here (including me).
 
sadly i'm stuck at a measly 400 ):