Why would someone want to become a GM?

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Barry_Helafonte2

Are there any benefits to becoming a chess GM?

I heard they don't make very much money unless you are in the top 10.

 

also it seems like a lot of time and effort.

do GMs get free membership on chess.com?  Maybe that could be a reason to work so hard to get a GM title

Darylprater

if you have to ask that you will never be a GM. they enjoy the game. so it's not any "work"

Cherub_Enjel

The love of the game and the desire to get better. 

ilikewindmills
bragging rights.

(P.S. 4th 😀)
Barry_Helafonte2

not worth it for me

you have to spend a lot of time