Well, of course nobody knows when you are going to die. So it is not really possible to answer your question.
Too late to become GM?
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It's too late after you die.
just play enough gm obsession
Nowadays If you're not a Gm by 14 you can forget about it Vishy anand excact words
Ye Jiangchuan learned at 17 and became a grandmaster at 33.
Dec 25, 2014
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At 16, you're still young and you can improve dramatically in a couple of years. If you've just started chess, nobody can say what's your potential, but if you really like the game, I would give it a serious shot now, and see where it leads in 2-3 years.
Also don't forget that GM is an OTB title, so you'd need to devote a lot of time to OTB chess rather than online chess.
Dec 25, 2014
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#8
Well, since you are 114 now I think becoming a GM is likely beyond you...
Ben Finegold became a GM at 40, although he was an International Master at 20 so already highly rated by then.
hicetnunc wrote:
At 16, you're still young and you can improve dramatically in a couple of years. If you've just started chess, nobody can say what's your potential, but if you really like the game, I would give it a serious shot now, and see where it leads in 2-3 years.
Also don't forget that GM is an OTB title, so you'd need to devote a lot of time to OTB chess rather than online chess.
I started almost one year ago. I am a member of the local chess club and I go there once a week. I do very well in long time formats, and I would estimate my rating there maybe 1500-1600. I live in a very small city where there are tournaments very rarely, so I currently have no OTB rating.
I really don't know how I can devote more time to OTB than I already do.
Dec 25, 2014
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#10
I learned how to checkmate with king and rook at age 15. Started USCF tournaments at 17 and Became an NM recently at 20. I'm still pretty convinced I won't even become an FM let alone IM and GM since barely anything is FIDE rated in the US and my k-factor is low.
Dec 25, 2014
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#11
@redchessman : a pity, but it's true lack of access to FIDE-rated tournaments is a big obstacle to getting titles :-(
I started playing chess 4th Jan this year (age 15)
I don't think it's too late at all!!!
If you wish to get FIDE titles its really tough in the USA , which is why so many US players spend time in Europe to get the titles . There are simply too few opportunities in the USA .
What about the uk???
I don't know about the UK , really . I would think there are more FIDE events in the UK than in the USA but am only guessing .
Provided someone has the ability to learn, the opportunity to study, and the desire to improve I don't think becoming a GM is inherently beyond them.
It's est to just focus on the next 100 points though, even if a person can become a GM it will take a lot of time.
If your goa is just to become a GM you won't be that satisfied with just geting your ratin 100 points higher... but if your goal is the nxt 100 points, you've succeeded,and can then start thinking about what you need to do to get the next 100. 
Dec 25, 2014
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#17
why is this title so imperative? If you learn to play well or improve your chess knowledge what difference does the title make?
Becoming a GM isn't really a requirement, I just wondered if I really have a chance. I'd be more than happy with any title whatsoever
bigbird419 wrote:
Nowadays If you're not a Gm by 14 you can forget about it Vishy anand excact words
What are you talking about? Anand was referring to people who want to be world champion, not to become a standard GM. The context you've put it in makes it sound like a guy who is an IM at 15 has missed his chance of ever becoming a GM.
Hi, I started playing chess at the age of 16, but of all titled players I have seen almost everyone started playing chess at a very early age. I just I wondered if it is to late to become a GM before I die.