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What is Norm?

What is Norm?

Chess Terms : Norm Explained

What is Norm?

Chess Terms : Norm Explained

Norm

A norm is a rating performance level that must be achieved in a qualifying tournament to earn a FIDE title. To earn the GM title, a player needs three GM norms; for IM, three IM norms. Norms are calculated based on performance against rated opposition from different federations.

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