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From: stinson@ihu1n.UUCP (Stinson)
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Subject: Re: Re: Chess Ratings and shoelaces
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Date: Tue, 10-Dec-85 13:29:13 EST
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Could we please raise the level of discussion in this newsgroup
a bit. Name-calling is quite unnecessary. Life Master is indeed
a "category" recognized by the USCF just as described by Ray Frank.
I believe it is achieved by maintaining a master's rating for 300
consecutive rated games. It is a title, not a rating, and is
conferred for life (hence the name). I believe there is also a
special "master emeritus" title that has been awarded by the USCF
in some special cases to those who had clearly been master strength
at a time before the rating system existed, but were no longer
as strong as they once were. I believe this group is guaranteed
a rating of at least 2300 regardless of performance. I welcome
any corrections to the above, but I would prefer to not be called
an idiot as thanks for sharing what I do remember....