beginner < 1300 rating (or no rating, no tournament yet)
amateur = 1300-1699
club player = 1700-2000
good player, first category = 2001-2199
Candidate master = 2200-2299
FIDE master = 2300-2399
International Master = 2400 - 2499
Grand Master = 2500-2599
Top Grand Master = above 2600 rating