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About Len Molden
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Questions about specific chess openings and advice about which opening repertoire is suited to a particular style. For example, the Sicilian Defense is suited to aggressive players, while the Caro Kann Defense appeals to defensive players.

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I've been playing in chess tournaments in the United States and Canada since 1972. I've won many tournaments in both countries and I'm ranked as a Canadian Expert. I've also written articles for chess magazines and one of my best victories ever is featured here:

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Chess - grandmaster

Expert: Len Molden - 8/10/2009

Question
1)Is there any point system or anything else to become a grandmaster?
or
>is there any international crieteria to call a chess player(grandmaster)?

Answer
Hi Vipul,

Yes there is. Here's information on the chess grandmaster title:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_(chess)

Here's the current ratings of the top players:

http://ratings.fide.com/top.phtml?list=men

http://ratings.fide.com/top.phtml?list=women

Regards,

Len

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