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  • Emory Tate

    IM Emory Tate had evidently won about 80 tournament games against Grandmasters on the U.S. chess circuit (according to his Wikipedia entry) but that number won't be going any higher since he's not about to see his 57th birthday ):

    http://www.chess.com/news/emory-tate-1958-2015-7615
    Last edited by Jack Maguire; Sunday, 18th October, 2015, 11:53 AM.

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    A tragedy. Im sure he had alot more brilliant games in him. Never played him but sat next to him more than once and he made my eyes pop. The treat is they will probably publish several of his brilliant wins.

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    • #3
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      Emory Tate

      October 18, 2015

      In the memorial article on Emory Tate by Michael Klein at:

      http://www.chess.com/news/emory-tate-1958-2015-7615

      there is some interesting material:

      Some excerpts:

      IM Emory Tate, 1958-2015 Not every chess legend has "GM" before his name.

      IM Emory Tate used an uncompromising style and indefatigable h-pawn throughout his multi-continental career. His energy on and of the board finally came to an end Saturday, dying in the middle of a game at a chess tournament near San Jose, CA.

      Tate was many things -- a trailblazing African-American player, a decorated U. S. Air Force champion, a gambler, a boaster, a fearsome attacker, and a loving dad. He is survived by two sons and one daughter: Andrew, 28, Tristan, 27, and Janine, 25.

      Andrew Tate, a professional kickboxer, told Chess.com, "My dad taught me everything. Absolutely everything. And my fighting style in the ring mimics his on the board. " - He will be remembered as the most decorated U. S. serviceman in chess history.

      Tate won the U. S. Armed Forces Championship five times in the 1980s. His wins chronicled his rise through the U. S. Air Force, as his first came as a senior airman, he second as a sergeant, and the final three as a staff sergeant.

      Andrew Tate posted this on his Facebook page: "He is the smartest man I have ever met bar none.

      People called him crazy. But I understood him. And regardless of his abnormal thinking he turned me into a brilliant person. You can't argue with the methods if the result is flawless. And he was a world level chess master who gave me the skill I needed to live a life worth living.

      It is impossible to replace a man like him. Everyone thinks their father is special I'm sure, but my dad genuinely was. Our last conversation was the beginning of a poem. I will finish it myself in the coming days.

      First, I have tears to shed. RIP Emory Andrew Tate."

      Andrew related his father's favorite quote to Chess.com: "My unmatched perspicacity, coupled with my sheer indefatigability, combine to make me a feared opponent in any realm of human endeavor."

      - I was fortunate, emphasis on fortunate, to cross the path of this chess warrior on several occasions. there's no doubt his style was heavily influenced by fischer, but he was fischer on steroids! attack attack attack was his 'call to arms' and knowing his personality, a very fitting one. between rounds in the kibitz room, he would entertain the masses with a review of the game he'd just finished and his accompanying stories. man(!!) did he have stories, and he could go on for 30 minutes at a time and never lose a listener!

      Outwardly he appeared to live by the seat of his pants; no roots, no visible means of income - yet there he was, city after city, tournament after tournament, always fresh, vital and ready for the fight. he thrived. a consummate entertainer, and a tireless fighter with seemingly inexhaustible energy! he lived, breathed, slept, and nourished on chess. I agree with his son andrew - he was genius!

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      • #4
        Re: Emory Tate

        GM Daniel Naroditsky features IM Emory Tate with the beautiful Russian word 'tvorets' (:

        http://www.chess.com/article/view/re...-im-emory-tate

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        • #5
          Re: Emory Tate

          What an awesome eulogy (re: GM Daniel Naroditsky) - an in depth annotation of IM Emory Tate's most brilliant win and the appropriate appelation of 'tvorets' adds an incredible dimension. Sicilian Najdorf lovers get out your boards and enjoy the side variations. Grab your favorite beverages and salivate (hopefully off the board)
          Beware: graphic checkmating plans!

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          • #6
            Re: Emory Tate

            David R. Sands adds another obituary at 'The Washington Times' and includes another classic Tate game, apparently not widely available.

            http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-tate-a-local/

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            • #7
              Re: Emory Tate

              Less of an attack and more of an execution. (game above)

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              • #8
                Re: Emory Tate

                ChessBase also carries a fine tribute, courtesy of Todd Andrews.

                http://en.chessbase.com/post/rest-in...tate-1958-2015

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                • #9
                  Re: Emory Tate

                  Here's another favorite: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1314071

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