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Eugenio "Eugene" Torre (born November 4, 1951) is a Filipino chess grandmaster. In 1974, at 22 years old, he became the first Filipino and non-Soviet Asian to qualify for the title Grandmaster. Torre did this by winning the silver medal in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice, France.
Learn about the achievements and games of Eugene Torre, the first Asian grandmaster, the first to beat a world champion, and the first to reach the Candidates stage. See his portrait, medal, and chess board at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Torre, or “Eugene” as he is fondly called, was born on November 4, 1951 in Iloilo City, the capital of the province of Iloilo in the Visayan Island of Panay. He first appeared as the Philippines’ participant in the World Junior Championships of 1969 and 1971.
Apr 22, 2021 · Almost five decades after becoming Asia's first grandmaster, the Philippines' Eugene Torre made history anew on April 20 after becoming the first Asian male to be inducted into in the World Chess Hall of Fame by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
Apr 22, 2021 · Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Eugene Torre of the Philippines has been approved for entry into the World Chess Hall of Fame by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), making him the first man from Asia to receive the honor.
Oct 7, 2022 · Asia's first grandmaster Eugene Torre was honored as a Hall of Famer on Wednesday in Missouri, USA. He became the first Asian grandmaster in 1974 and defeated world champion Anatoly Karpov in 1976.
GM Eugene Torre's full speech at the World Chess Hall of Fame Induction ceremony held in Saint Louis, Missouri last October 4, 2022.
