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Q: In August 2002 , the USCF ( United States Chess Federation ) decided that " Any USCF member , who has had a normal post-tournament rating of 2200 or higher , has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and thought , and is automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master " .
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In August 2002 , this position was codified ( after being recognized as the existing status quo ) by the USCF Policy Board with the passage of a motion stating " Any USCF member who has had a regular post tournament rating of 2200 or higher ( published or not ) has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and is recognized by being automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master . "