Grand Master(Title of a chess book)

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Hi.Any difference between "grand master"(with space) and "grandmaster"(without space)?The front-cover of the book readsYasser SeirawanInternational Grand Masteras can be seen on  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1857443314/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1MCWMR9BC28GYEDAW273&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

Clive · Accepted Answer

I believe the official title today is Grandmaster (without adding 'International', which is a more old-fashioned form).

Soheil1 · Answer

Some one told me it makes the title more impressive. Why do you say 'IGM' is more old-fashioned'?

Clive · Answer

Being a Grandmaster is impressive. You really can't get more impressive unless you are World Champion.

Clive

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIDE_titles

The title Grandmaster is awarded to outstanding chess players by FIDE. Apart from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Chess_Championship, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is generally held for life. In chess literature it is usually abbreviated to GM. The abbreviation IGM for International Grandmaster can also sometimes be found, particularly in older literature.

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