Emory Andrew Tate Jr. was an American International Master who was described as “absolutely a trailblazer for African-American chess” by grandmaster Maurice Ashley.
Emory Tate Biography
Emory Andrew Tate Jr. was born on December 27, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Tate was born into a family of nine children; his father, Emory Andrew Tate Sr., was an attorney, and his mother, Emma Cox Tate, owned a truck leasing company. Tate Jr. began playing chess as a child.
Emory Tate age and death date
Emory Tate is 56 years old. Emory died on October 17, 2015.
Emory Tate cause of death
Emory Tate died of a heart attack while competing in a tournament in Milpitas, California.
Emory Tate family
Emory was born into a family of nine children; his father, Emory Andrew Tate Sr., was an attorney, and his mother, Emma Cox Tate, owned a truck leasing company. Emory has two sons, Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate.
Emory Tate net worth
Emory Tate had an estimated net worth of $85 million.
