If you play against somebody in a rated game, the result determines how many points you win or lose after the game. The winner gains at least one point on his or her rating, while the loser loses at least one point. If the game is draw, sometimes a point or so is given to the weaker player if he/she manages to survive his/her opponent to the draw, while his/her opponent might lose a few from his/her rating.
The higher the rating, the stronger the player is. Typical grandmasters or World Champions have ratings of at least 2200.
Chess - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: India:UA
The Prince of Chess - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: Norway:A
Power Chess - 1996 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:E
Combat Chess - 1997 VG is rated/received certificates of: UK:E USA:T
Virtual Chess 64 - 1998 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:E
Star Wars Chess - 1993 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:T
Power Chess 98 - 1998 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:E
i would say the title is called a grand master. And these type of people can attain 2000+ ratings
Frasier - 1993 Chess Pains 3-18 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:PG (video rating)
Great Performances - 1971 Chess in Concert 37-19 is rated/received certificates of: Ireland:PG
The top rated chess book on the market is Winning Pawn structures. It is a modern guide to pawn structures. It has the most ratings on the Amazon website.
USCF Chess - 1998 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:E