grandmaster
Definition
Noun: 1. A player of exceptional or world-class skill in chess or bridge: A title or term for a player who has achieved the highest level of recognized expertise and competitive success in these games, often through meeting specific performance criteria set by an official governing body.
Usage
The word "grandmaster" is used as a title or a descriptive term for an elite player. It is often capitalized when used as a formal title preceding a name. * He became a grandmaster at the age of 16. * The tournament featured Grandmaster Anna Smith. * Her strategic thinking is at a grandmaster level.
Examples
- The young prodigy defeated an experienced grandmaster in a stunning match.
- To earn the title of grandmaster in chess, a player must achieve specific norms and a high rating.
- The bridge grandmaster devised a complex bidding system.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: Informally, "grandmaster" can be used to describe someone with supreme skill in any complex field or activity.
- He is a grandmaster of political strategy.
Variants and Related Words
- International Master (IM): A high-ranking title in chess, one level below Grandmaster.
- Master: A skilled player, often a formal title ranking below International Master.
Synonyms
- Champion
- Expert
- Virtuoso
- Maestro
Related Idioms
- Grandmaster of [something]: A common metaphorical construction to denote supreme expertise in a non-game domain.
- She is considered a grandmaster of corporate negotiation.
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a player of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge
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