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There is a distinction between 'title' and 'rating class'. When a player passes USCF 2200, he is sent a certificate saying he has earned the TITLE of 'National Master'. He has done this by entering the CLASS of 'master' under the USCF rating system, much the same was as a FIDE Master has earned his title be remaining about the rating of 2300 FIDE for 20 games. Even if the FM's rating goes below 2300, his TITLE remains. Same with the USCF NM. The sources I cited show a document released by the USCF using the TITLE of 'National Master' in the exact same sentence and context as FIDE Master, thus demonstrating that the USCF views it as a 'title'. The second source is a discussion of the USCF rating CLASSES. CaptainChrisD ( talk) 16:45, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
Also, I found this excerpt from the 2002 USCF Delegates Meeting:
""Ernie Schlich (TX) introduced a motion to allow players who reach a rating of 2200 or higher to request a National Master certificate. After Frank Camaratta (AL) pointed out that a title system passed earlier, the motion passed by a vote of 30-21. Jerry Hanken (CA/S) asked if that wasn't the status quo. Tom Brownscombe indicated that it was. DM02-49 - NDM 02-66 Ernest Schlich (TX) - Any USCF member who has had a regular post tournament rating of 2200 or higher (published or not) has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and is recognized by being automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master. Any member achieving this title may request a certificate from the office. PASSED"
Please note that it says that the ONLY thing necessary to earn a LIFETIME title of National Master is the achievement of a 2200 rating.
CaptainChrisD ( talk) 17:19, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
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There is a distinction between 'title' and 'rating class'. When a player passes USCF 2200, he is sent a certificate saying he has earned the TITLE of 'National Master'. He has done this by entering the CLASS of 'master' under the USCF rating system, much the same was as a FIDE Master has earned his title be remaining about the rating of 2300 FIDE for 20 games. Even if the FM's rating goes below 2300, his TITLE remains. Same with the USCF NM. The sources I cited show a document released by the USCF using the TITLE of 'National Master' in the exact same sentence and context as FIDE Master, thus demonstrating that the USCF views it as a 'title'. The second source is a discussion of the USCF rating CLASSES. CaptainChrisD ( talk) 16:45, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
Also, I found this excerpt from the 2002 USCF Delegates Meeting:
""Ernie Schlich (TX) introduced a motion to allow players who reach a rating of 2200 or higher to request a National Master certificate. After Frank Camaratta (AL) pointed out that a title system passed earlier, the motion passed by a vote of 30-21. Jerry Hanken (CA/S) asked if that wasn't the status quo. Tom Brownscombe indicated that it was. DM02-49 - NDM 02-66 Ernest Schlich (TX) - Any USCF member who has had a regular post tournament rating of 2200 or higher (published or not) has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and is recognized by being automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master. Any member achieving this title may request a certificate from the office. PASSED"
Please note that it says that the ONLY thing necessary to earn a LIFETIME title of National Master is the achievement of a 2200 rating.
CaptainChrisD ( talk) 17:19, 21 January 2009 (UTC)