Definitions for "International Master"
Keywords:  grandmaster, chess, fide, wim, elo
A title awarded by FIDE to players performing at a specified level in MASTER TOURNAMENTS. It is abbreviated to IM. It ranks above FIDE MASTER and below GRANDMASTER. The title of WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL MASTER (WIM) is also awarded, with a lower qualification level. Separate International Master titles are also awarded for CORRESPONDENCE CHESS.
The next highest title below Grandmaster. Abbreviation IM.
An internationally recognised chess expert. This title is immediately below that of Grandmaster.