grandmaster

/ˈɡrændˌmæstər/
noun
  1. A player of the highest skill level in chess, awarded by an international organization.
    • To become a grandmaster, a player must achieve a high rating and perform well in international competitions.
    • The grandmaster easily defeated all his opponents in the tournament.
    • At age 12, she became the youngest grandmaster in the history of chess.
  2. A person who is an expert or leader in a particular field, especially in martial arts or other games.
    • The karate grandmaster taught students discipline and respect.
    • He is considered a grandmaster of modern jazz piano.
    • The gaming community recognized her as a grandmaster of strategy games.
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