Emory Andrew Tate Jr. was an American International Master who was described as “absolutely a trailblazer for African-American chess” by grandmaster Maurice Ashley.
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.
How good was Emory Tate at chess?
Tate’s highest FIDE rating on the October 2006 rating list was 2413, placing him 72nd in the United States and among the top 2000 active players in the world. On December 30, 1996, his USCF rating peaked at 2508.
Was Emory Tate grandmaster? Why was Emory Tate not a GM?
Emory Tate was not grandmaster. Emory Tate was a one-sided player who lacked the strategic patience and feel of a true grandmaster, as well as poor endgame technique.
Emory Tate was a one-sided player who lacked the strategic patience and feel of a true grandmaster and lacked endgame technique.
