Norwood, David R

David R Norwood, a 58-year-old Grandmaster, is rated 2494 — just 14 short of his peak of 2508 (Jan 2001, age 33) and sitting in the top 1% of players worldwide. He plays around 3 rated games per year and had 3 career breaks: 105 months (2002–2011), 27 months (2014–2016) and 18 months (2016–2017). He reached World #466 in Jan 2001 and has been #1 for 29 months and counting (2 consecutive years on his current run).

Competes for Andorra since May 2011. Awarded GM in 2001 (age 33).