I've read somewhere that GM Luke McShane who is +2600 is considered by many the world's strongest amateur since he has a day job outside of chess.
21, I was reading a chess life Magazine and it marked his uscf at 2830
"Amateur" in chess typically refers to a non-professional player, regardless of strength.
I've read somewhere that GM Luke McShane who is +2600 is considered by many the world's strongest amateur since he has a day job outside of chess.