I think the WCM title should not be given out anymore

FIDE has this thing that they give out titles for "achievements" rather than for rating. So according to her bio she got her WCM title not by hitting 2000 but by having a good performance at the Olympiad. It's quite common. Alex Botez, for example, is a WFM despite never hitting 2100.

I agree but you responded to the wrong person lol I was so confused.

Oh chess.com just confuses me idk

Women can already gain men titles if they want to. I dont see whats the problem to motivate them with special women only titles as well.

I think I hit just about every one of your points - no longer <40, got the master title many years ago then took a long break, and kind of just not that good at blitz anymore anyways

I proudly wear my bottom 5% badge.

Or one could add another general title for 2000s (men and women) and remove the women's titles altogether. Is a WGM title really more motivating than an FM title, if everyone knows that both refer more or less to the same level?

What if they added more titles of groups of people that don't really play chess much? Like black master or disabled master. That would be better I think.

WGM is a bit better than FM since it requires norms. FM just has a rating requirement.

refer to post 2 for the author of this post's honest reactoin without sarcasm

I do have a FIDE rating - https://ratings.fide.com/profile/343425682

my chesscom rating is underrated.

Also, we're coming off point

Having separate titles for women in chess can be seen as sexist because it creates an unequal playing field. Why can a woman with a FIDE rating of 1500 have a FIDE Title, but I can't

1. Different Standards: Women can earn titles like Woman Grandmaster (WGM) and Woman International Master (WIM) with lower ratings than the equivalent male titles. For example, a WGM requires a rating of 2300, while a male Grandmaster (GM) needs a rating of 2500. This means women can achieve prestigious titles with lower performance, which seems unfair to men who have to meet higher standards.

2. Equality in Competitions: Chess is a mental game, not a physical one, so there's no inherent reason why men and women should be separated by different standards. If both genders compete under the same rules, having different titles for women suggests they need special treatment, which can be viewed as patronizing.

3. Merit-Based Recognition: Titles should be a mark of merit and skill. When women receive titles that men can't, despite having lower ratings, it diminishes the value of the title itself. Men and women should be recognized equally for their abilities, not their gender.

4. Reinforcement of Stereotypes: Offering separate titles for women reinforces the stereotype that women are weaker chess players. Instead of encouraging mixed competition and equal standards, it subtly implies that women need a "helping hand" to succeed in chess.

5. Impact on Male Players: Male players might feel resentful or demotivated knowing they have to work harder to achieve the same recognition that their female counterparts receive more easily. This creates an imbalance and unfairness in the chess community.

In summary, having separate titles for women in chess can be seen as sexist because it sets different standards based on gender, rather than purely on skill and performance. Achieving true equality means recognizing all players by the same criteria, regardless of whether they are men or women.

21 otb games Vs thousands of online games. It's more likely your otb rating is overrated.

Also can you show the ecf rating? 2000 ecf and 696 rapid is unbelievable lol

It is still the advanced level not a master yet. You need to cross 2100 for it. And for GM you need to have three grandmaster norms and a FIDE rating of 2500 atleast to apply for it and once you have it you can then apply for the GM title in chess.com or maybe even Lichess.org.

She got her title at the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai, playing for Guernsey and scoring 50% at nine games, which is the requirement for a title at the Olympiad, regardless of rating.

Chess Olympiads are the one and only event that titles may be granted without a rating requirement.

Your Pinocchio syndrome seems to be way underrated as well.

alr it's my blitz otb rating but my rapid otb is 1718 and classical is 1691 (out of a lot of games, it's an A rating. I will admit my blitz is overrated for now

https://www.ecfrating.org.uk/v2/new/list_games_player.php?ECF_code=351347G&player_no=351347&domain=S

thanks, but I think maybe I should be closer to 1.7k blitz