A chess master is a skilled player who is adept in the game of chess. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a chess master, including grandmaster, expert, champion, prodigy, genius, and savant. A grandmaster is the highest title awarded by the International Chess Federation, and refers to a player who has achieved exceptional skill and mastery in the game. An expert is also a highly skilled player, though may not have reached the same level of recognition as a grandmaster. A champion is a player who has won major tournaments or competitions, while a prodigy is someone who displays exceptional talent at a young age. A genius and savant are both terms used to describe someone with exceptional intellectual abilities and mastery in a particular field.