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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.
Philippine grandmaster Eugene Torre has been a trailblazer for Asian chess for half a century, achieving a number of continental milestones including first grandmaster (1974), first to defeat a reigning world champion (Anatoly Karpov in 1976), and first to reach the Candidates stage of the World Championship (1982-1983).
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 · MANILA, Philippines — Asia’s first grandmaster Eugene Torre has been immortalized in the World Chess Hall of Fame. The 70-year-old chess icon was officially inducted as a Hall of Famer on Wednesday in Missouri, USA.
Apr 21, 2021 · INFO. ‘It's about time the contributions of Asian players be recognized,’ says Philippine chess legend Eugene Torre. Asia’s first Grandmaster, record holder in Olympiad participation, and...
Oct 6, 2022 · Grandmaster Eugene Torre was officially inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame at Union Station in Missouri on Wednesday (Manila time). Asia's first grandmaster was one of the inductees in 2021, but the official ceremony only took place a year later.
Oct 6, 2022 · FOR trailblazing Asian chess for almost half a century, Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Eugenio Torre was aptly carved a special place where all legends like him truly belonged — the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF).
Jun 21, 2023 · Eugene Torre is inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame Class of 2021 at St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. This induction coincided with the 2022 U.S. ...
Apr 21, 2021 · Filipino Grandmaster Eugene Torre has been inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame by the World Chess Federation, becoming the first male player fr.
