A title created by FIDE in 1956 to those who have judged composing tournaments to the satisfaction of a committee appointed by the WFCC.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
I am a totally normal guy. My father is considerably more intelligent than I am.
Magnus Carlsen 2010
I thank the Lord for not pairing me with Black against Magnus Carlsen in the first round.
Nigel Short 2017
Chess…gives students an opportunity to think at a different level.
Dr. Chad Witherspoon 2014
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.
Garry Kasparov
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev