International Grandmaster
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- noun
- Jargon
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Gran Maestro Internacional
- Maurice Ashley, Chess Grandmaster, is an International Grandmaster of Chess; in fact, in 1999, he was the first African-American to win that title.
- International Grandmaster of chess
Examples
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Later on, over a long, fascinating dinner conversation with the other instructors, the camp director, International Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, was talking about the interesting math of the chess board. For example, that "distance" on the chess board, while we may see it, does not really exist in the rules of the game.
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In the tournament, the International Grandmaster displayed exceptional strategy that left the audience in awe.
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He also holds the life title of International Grandmaster of Chess.
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He also holds the life title of International Grandmaster of Chess.
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Maurice Ashley became an International Grandmaster after years of dedication to chess and extensive competition.
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Many aspiring players dream of achieving the title of International Grandmaster and competing at the highest levels.
Synonyms
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A person who has the highest title in chess, bridge, or some martial arts
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'international' (involving multiple countries or global recognition) modifies 'grandmaster' (an elite title for top players), so the meaning — a grandmaster recognized at the international level — follows transparently from the parts. This modifier+noun pattern is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The name International Grandmaster comes from grand (very great) and master (an expert), and international shows it is a title recognised across many countries. So, International Grandmaster means the 'highest title' a chess player can win from a world chess organization.