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Eugenio "Eugene" Torre[1][2] (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 · 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.
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.
Oct 6, 2022 · For trailblazing Asian chess for almost half a century, Filipino Grandmaster Eugenio Torre was aptly carved a special place where all legends like him truly belonged — the World Chess Hall of...
Jun 28, 2019 · ON JUNE 27, 1974, Filipino Chess Master Eugene Torre became Asia’s first grandmaster by drawing with American Grandmaster Robert Byrne at the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice, France. Born on November 4, 1951 in Iloilo City, Torre is considered the best chess player the Philippines ever produced.
Aug 9, 2023 · Filipino chess icon Eugenio “Eugene” Torre showcased his continuing mastery in the chess world by sweeping a flawless victory run at the International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Guam International Open Chess Tournament 2023.
