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DeepBlue1997_2025

I was wondering what is the easiest title to get in chess, and how I might do it. For reference, I am around 1300, but am slowly climbing towards 2000. 

Martin_Stahl
13dEEpBluE22 wrote:

I was wondering what is the easiest title to get in chess, and how I might do it. For reference, I am around 1300, but am slowly climbing towards 2000.

If your flag is correct then NM is probably the easiest but isn't really easy.

DeepBlue1997_2025

Would NM or CM be easier to achieve through OTB play?

medelpad
2200 OTB
basketstorm

GM is the easiest probably, I got it like yesterday no problem DM me I will teach you how

yattara2x
13dEEpBluE22 wrote:

I am around 1300, but am slowly climbing towards 2000.

hehehehe oh god I laughed for real, no offence but when you are around 1300, you wouldn't say you climb towards 2000..

it's 1400.. then 1500 maybe 1600 and you will stop, take some rest.. will try.. will go back and forth..

dont jump to conlusions, do you have what it takes? think about titles later.

speedoflight990
Do any titled players have advice on this?
speedoflight990
I think anyone can become 2000, but to get to CM level requires dedication
Martin_Stahl
13dEEpBluE22 wrote:

Would NM or CM be easier to achieve through OTB play?

Unless you're in a major city in the US that has a very active Chess scene with FIDE rated tournaments, NM is going to be the easier title from an event access standpoint

speedoflight990
insane

nm is way easier

AlekhineEnthusiast46

Hey Martin_Stahl, I have a favor to ask of you plz? 🙏

DeepBlue1997_2025

How would I get the NM title?

DeepBlue1997_2025

Do I have to have a certain rating, or just win a tournament?

XPCultivator

Wanna know the easiest chess title to get?

Become a "Keyboard Warrior" - master of trash-talking in online chess forums! No rating required, just maximum sass.

DeepBlue1997_2025

fr though, what about an actual title?

AlekhineEnthusiast46

You have to play OTB tournaments and get at least a 2000 FIDE Rating from them. You also need to earn norms for certain titles you can get specific tournaments after you hit 2000.

AlekhineEnthusiast46

Not sure what title is easiest though.

XPCultivator
13dEEpBluE22 wrote:

fr though, what about an actual title?

You must show them certificates or documents as a proof that you have a title which you must gain from playing OTB matches hosted by FIDE.

speedoflight990
I think it depends. If you’re already affiliated with FIDE, then CM is easier. If you’re with USCF, then NM is easier