Well Wishes to FM Emory
Tate!
Name = Kimani
Stancil
Place_of_Residence = USA (Berkeley, CA)
Email = KimaniS@aol.comMessage = The best
chess player that the world has not really acknowledged is Mr. Emory A.
Tate. This is partly due more to a focus on his results rather than on his
ideas. For me, Emory has made conceptualization in chess interesting and
fun. As far as I know, Mr. Tate is self-taught. As a young player,
my self-study was mainly a conceptual exercise since I was fortunate to have
strong gifts for calculation.
The conceptual surprises found in Emory's
games were always fascinating and helped to deepen my love for chess. I
can still remember some aspects of a shocker of a game played by Emory (white
pieces) vs. Virginian Timothy Hamilton (black pieces) when I was just starting
my chess play in Maryland. Though I have not been able to find this game
or locate the Maryland Chess news letter that this first appeared in, I do
remember how quickly the game opened up with a rook sac on f7 with the king in
the middle, and then a king-hunt ensued which was indefatigably conducted by two
bishops and a queen. The beauty of checkmate is pervasive in his
games.
I am sure that all of the top players of the
world have exhaustively studied Tate-Yudasin
1997 {Chicago U.S. Masters}, a spectacular masterpiece where fluidly, each
of Emory's pieces were relevant in sustaining a powerful mating attack.
Emory's chess vision is explosive, and I feel privileged to have seen his
fireworks both in his games and in listening to his colorful oratory. I am
extremely happy about his tournament achievements and now his chance to win the
U.S. Championship. Best wishes Emory, and may you eventually achieve the
Grandmaster Title that would officially describe the Grandmaster that you
are!
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 23:28
EST
Name = F. Leon
Wilson
Place_of_Residence = United States of America
Email =
FLeonW@ChessLearn.comMessage =
Outstanding!
I have several young players I would love to meet you.
Are you making personal appearances?
We are in Columbus Ohio.
http:\\www.ChessLearn.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 07:10
EST
Name = Ian
Wilkinson
Place_of_Residence = Jamaica
Email = zeusmgh@yahoo.com
Message =
Congrats Emory! Well done. We met at the HB Global event in Minneapolis earlier
this year. Good luck in the championships. Hoping to see you on the chess
battlefields in Jamaica soon.
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 07:31
EST
Name = Glenn
Bady
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = challengingheadschess@verizon.netMessage = YES, YES!! Mr. E.T. is an important addition to the U.S.
Championship. Very impressive performance at the National Congress.
Good luck in February 2006 and bring home the crown.
Peace,
Glenn
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 09:04
EST
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 09:16
EST
Name = Steve
Colding
Place_of_Residence = U.S
Email = ecolding@nyc.rr.comMessage = Dear
Emory, My most heartfelt congratulation! This is terrific! I am so excited. If
there is anything I can do to help, research,seconding, anything, please let me
know. It would be my pleasure. Again congrats, Your Friend, Steve
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 09:38
EST
Name =
Pop
Place_of_Residence = Brooklyn
Email = wjohn60824@aol.comMessage = Have
Faith in your position.Best Wishes& Good Luck
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:18
EST
Name = Isaac M.
Braswell
Place_of_Residence = United States of America
Email =
Bigbrothaike@yahoo.comMessage = You
have a wild a crazy style. Best wishes for you in the up and coming U.S.
Championship.
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 13:22
EST
Name = Washington DC chess fans,
ChessUI, GW Chess Club
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email =
blackknightjet@yahoo.comMessage = The
US Open will have one greater fan base with Tate in the Battle.Tateism is
suited for this event. Players who play have shown their will to win.
Attackmaster go get the gold!
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 16:46
EST
Name = Daaim
Shabazz
Place_of_Residence = USA (Tallahassee, Florida)
Email =
webmaster@thechessdrum.netMessage = I
was very happy to learn that Emory had qualified for the 2006 U.S. Championship.
I remember Emory from days in Chicago when our Sicilian Najdorfs would be a
bench-clearing brawls with five or six pieces hanging. I was a teenager then and
his style has left an indelible impression on me.
Everyone has a favorite story about Tate
and/or his games. I would be so bold to say that 500 years from now, people
in chess will still utter his name... stories about the legendary "chess
assassin" with his tactical swords. His games show wit, depth, originality,
courage and yes... brutality. Me and Marvin Dandridge, also
of Chicago, would jokingly call him "Emory Mate."
One of my
favorite stories about Tate was watching his coliseum-like analysis session at
the 2001 World Open... 30-40 people watching... standing on chairs... peering
through the crowd... trying to get a glimpse of his demolition of GM Sergey
Kudrin. After this lively and animated session, Tate makes a closing comment and
as he is leaving the room, a thunderous applause erupts! It was really
a proud moment!
http://www.thechessdrum.net/tournaments/WorldOpenGallery2001/Tate_analyzing.jpgAll the best in at the U.S. Championships Emory... you inspire us
all!
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 17:31
EST
Name = Albert
Freeman
Place_of_Residence = US
Email = riseman2000@aol.comMessage = Thank
you for all the Inspiration you have giving me without ever meeting me. You the
man and Good Luck.
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 19:48
EST
Name = Victor
L.Smith
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = smithmv@aol.comMessage =
Congradulations on qualifing; good chess!
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 20:05
EST
Name = Bunmi
Olape
Place_of_Residence = Nigeria
Email = bunmiolape@hotmail.comMessage =
congrats brother! you're really representing us in the diaspora, more grease to
your elbow on your way to better your performance at the next U.S. chess
championship.
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 04:50
EST
Name = Ronald
Simpson
Place_of_Residence = US
Email = ronald.simpson@noaa.govMessage = Mr.
"T"
Show them what we have always known! GM Tate
Prognostication: GM Tate
wins U.S. Championship
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 09:20
EST
Name = Phil
Dillard
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = Phillip544@knology.netMessage = I've
always enjoyed playing over your games. We first met in 1978-79 on the campus of
ASU in Montgomery, Alabama. I would love to hear from you again!
Congratulations!! and Good luck!!
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 20:17
EST
Name = Bibuld,
Jerome
Place_of_Residence = U. S. A.
Email = chessphoto@aol.comMessage = My
warmest congratulations, FM Tate, on earning the right to play in the USCF
national championship. Of course, I shall be rooting for you and I hope to
see you in san Diego.
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 22:34
EST
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 02:12
EST
Name = Patrick
Neal
Place_of_Residence = Chicago, USA
Email = sudic2@ameritech.netMessage = Way to
go Tate!
Mate those fools!
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 09:24
EST
Name = Maurice
Ashley
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = mauricea@aol.comMessage =
Emory:
Congratulations!! You have long been an inspiration to all of us with
your no-holds-barred attacking style. You are fully deserving of playing in this
country's pre-eminent event. I know none of your opponents (GMs included) will
appreciate seeing your name next to theirs on the pairing sheet. Do your
thing!
All the best,
Maurice.
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:52
EST
Name = larry james
agee
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = larry.agee@citigroup.comMessage =
Show them how Chicago plays chess, Emory! Good Luck.
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 14:47
EST
Name = F.L.
Wilson
Place_of_Residence = United States
Email = Chessmaster@aol.comMessage = congrats
sorry I'm not in Columbus. I'm in Texas.
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 16:10
EST
Name = calvin
marshall
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = cxm862001@yahoo.comMessage = emory
good job and keep it going,
i am not surprise at all. iam inspired and so are
others, you're
a player and always have been.
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 17:18
EST
Name = Frank
Johnson
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = frankjohnson@shootfilm.netMessage =
Once again a true chess lion has roared in the jungle. BFOC FOREVER!
Congrads
and Good Luck!
Let me know if I can do anything to assist. Respect in
Atlanta.
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2005 00:15
EST
Name = David Chris
Miller
Place_of_Residence = US
Email = dmille02@temple.eduMessage = Hey man,
I was in the skittles room at the congress when you entered and announced you
had Qualified for the Us Championships. You seemed very exicited which leads me
to believe this is something you really want. I'm very happy for you and wish
you all the luc...? Fuck that! Kick some Ass!!
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2005 16:16
EST
Name = Garnel
Wilkins
Place_of_Residence = United States, Philadelphia,
PA
Email = gnelwilkins@yahoo.comMessage = I've
seen you play from time to time in local tournements and I'am a great fan of
yours. You know my face if seen me. The best of wishes to you brother and kick
some ass. hope to see you in February at Liberty Bell Open. Again Good luck,
Emory.
Garnel Wilkins, Jr.
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2005 17:29
EST
Name = David
Knight
Place_of_Residence = United States
Email = lueren@msn.comMessage = Way To Go !!! Now Crush those Chumpions!!!
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2005 13:30
EST
Name = Charles (Xclam) Smith
Place_of_Residence =
U.S.
Email = Xclam2@aol.comMessage = teacher I
hope you remember the fat guy in D.C. who you taught so many things to during
our long sessions at Ralphs. You taught me well and now Im teaching in
Birmingham A.L. I know you will represent yourself and all of your students well
congrats and loking to hear from you when your in the area. e mail me please Im
teaching full time and could use your input!!
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2005 15:59
EST
Name = chi-town
ronnie
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = ancientwisdom2001@yahoo.comMessage =
Although I represent St. Nicholas Chess Park in Harlem U.S.A. I have chess roots
in Chicago and Atlanta. I hope you break through the preset barriers as well as
you crack heads open
Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2005 22:08
EST
Name = Malcolm
Braxton
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = bigmal1@cox.netMessage = Finally
Emory!!! It's been a while talking but, "Kick tail in San Diego!" You've
earned it. Congrats.
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2005 06:33
EST
Name = Kevin
Key
Place_of_Residence = US
Email = kdkey@yahoo.comMessage = Congrats 2
U. We worked together at Fort Meade MD.
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2005 06:41
EST
Name = charles
roberts
Place_of_Residence = u s a
Email = crob@loc.govMessage = Tate, I'm a fellow black knight from dc.
Congrats.
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2005 09:42
EST
Name = John
Tobisch
Place_of_Residence = England
Email = johntobisch32@hotmail.comMessage = I
would like to encourage you in your endeavours and remember it is belief about
yourself that will count the most. If you are not afraid and know what you want
from the tournament then you almost there. Please keep fit and keep
fighting.
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2005 11:32
EST
Name = Mqhelisi
Ncube
Place_of_Residence = Zimbabwe
Email = ncubeq@gmail.comMessage = Congrat to
Tate for this historical achievement, lets hope he does even better @the tourney
itself.Its pleasing to note that a # of blacks are still going strong even under
such difficult conditions good luck Emory!!!
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2005 08:58
EST
Name = Ike and Sam
Fitzgerald
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = chessui@aol,comMessage = As always u
shine!!! Now you are in position to help your Family. God's Speed. We will be
waiting to hear, " No answer has ever been found."
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2005 16:12
EST
Name = Mark
Hathaway
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = hathawa2@marshall.eduMessage =
Emory,
I thought I'd ruined your chances by beating you in the ICC CofC
blitz tournament. Congrats on getting to the USch another way. I look forward to
seeing your games. You do promise to blow a few of them off the board, don't
you?
Sincerest wishes,
Mark "CofC-WestVirginia"
Hathaway
Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2005 19:18
EST
Name = Kent M.
Williams
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = kwilliam@ihda.orgMessage = You are my
greatest chess hero and I always look forward to your games.
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2005 22:19
EST
Name = Carl
Brecht
Place_of_Residence = St. Joseph, MI
Email = carlbrecht@netscape.netMessage = Good
afternoon, Hope all is well, I am helping with Chess in Schools in Benton
Harbor, MI. I would like to se you again.
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2005 14:58
EST
Name = Tom Murphy
Dupont Circle Wash DC
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = chessui@aol.comMessage = May the
rewards of your talent shine in this event
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2005 15:00
EST
Name = Paul Liittle,
Lenny Pouson. CUI wash dc
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email
= chessui@aol.comMessage = come
home for the party
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2005 15:00
EST
Name = Gary L.
Jones
Place_of_Residence = USA Pa.
Phila.
Email = Chessgary@msn.comMessage = Good luck
in the 2006 US Championship,and congradulation!!
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2005 15:27
EST
Name = Jeff
Querner
Place_of_Residence = USA #1
Email = a1tob1@yahoo.comMessage = Okay
Emory,time to get your GM title and championship. I don't want to have to beat
your Sicilian if you don't, just kidding! ha,ha Good Luck Emory
Tate
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2005 19:15
EST
Name = Ken
Moody
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = KeMoEcr@aol.comMessage = Just want to
congradulate you on your newest of many achievements. You are an Icon for many
chess players.
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2005 23:06
EST
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 02:39
EST
Name = Mark J. B.
Bowen
Place_of_Residence = Jamaica
Email = weblinx@yahoo.comMessage =
Congratulations Emory I will be rooting for you in the upcoming championships.
Your Tal like talent will be a joy to watch. Just recently I was brushing the
cobwebs off my Alekhines Defence when I came across a line you played against
it.
1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. c4 Nb6 4. a4 a5 5. Ra3 !
I'll have
to shelve the Alekhine's again till I find an antidote :-)
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:27
EST
Name = Randy
Miller
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = randy.miller@hotmail.com
Message =
Congratulations Emory! Good skill at the U.S.
Championships!
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:27
EST
Name = chernard bucknor
aka presto aka king
Place_of_Residence =
england
Email = dnt worry
Message = how many ppl can say they have met
emroy? how many can say they have sat down for a drink wid emroy? how many ppl
can say emory calles dem his nigga? how many ppl has emory brought a sean john t
shirt? how many ppl can say he signed there chess board how many ppl can say he
brought them bags of popcorn and how many ppl can say he knows his daughter?
well i can i hav dun all of the above the gr8 man himself even showed me a few
moves so this final she bu easy for him gd luk emz num1 fan the king aka
presto
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:27
EST
Name = Marlon
Munian
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = paguyana@yahoo.comMessage = Much
congrats Emory. Go get 'em. I'm sure you'll do well. Play solid;)
That GM title is way overdue...
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:28
EST
Name =
T-Bear
Place_of_Residence = England
Email = -
Message
= You know who this is emory. good luck, knock em dead in 2006. I know you can
win
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:28
EST
Name =
Janine
Place_of_Residence =
Email =
Message = Well
done dad love janine x
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 01:28
EST
Name = William H.
Stokes
Place_of_Residence = United States
Email = w089@hotmail.comMessage =
Congratulations! Enjoy San Diego after becoming the New Champ.
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 02:48
EST
Name = Dierrick
Davis
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = dierrickd@yahoo.comMessage = I wish
you the best of luck..
Crush em Brother
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 02:51
EST
Name = Caesar
Lawrence
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = Caesar.Lawrence@juno.comMessage =
Congrats FM Emory Tate. I'm in Montgomery, AL. My friends tell me that your
nickname is Dennis.
The (Dennis) guy that beat us all across the chess board
back in 1978/1979 at Alabama State University. Is this true? My friends: Johnny
Traywick, Ellis Webster and Phil Dillard. I organize and direct the chess
tournaments in Montgomery (Montgomery Chess Club). Continue the great chess
play. God Bless...
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 15:18
EST
Name = lenny "sauceman"
poulson
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = lenlin@erols.comMessage = Just want
to congradulate you on qualifying for the U.S. Championship. There is no
doubt that the "flavors" of your game will be tasted. All of us back here
in D.C.[Chess U] have your back. It is now your time to show the world why
no answer has ever been found!!!
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 20:28
EST
Name = reggie
luckett
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = rluck07@verizon.netMessage = all the
guys at Dupont circle wish you much success
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 23:06
EST
Name = Cody
Niles
Place_of_Residence = US
Email = SLRLCM@aol.comMessage = Congrates Emory! I'm a 9th grader from Merrillville
High School who enjoys watching your games. Hopefully you can come on home
and teach a day or two at my school after you win in San Diego! Good
Luck!
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 23:26
EST
Name = James "Black
Knight"Taylor
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = Chessui@aol.comMessage =
Greeting! Teacher, Friend for life Your game last year with that positional play
enspire me to use that system in a game on ICC. I toast you with this opera. As
one of the worlds front row "King Killers", you have encourage all of here at
Chess U.. Support will be there for you. No fun, all business then your clear
powers will flow. This game has creativty, Capa and Tateism. Emory Mate (ps Got
that coin from DS) e4 c5 Nc3 e6 g3 Nc6 Bg2 Nge7 d3 g6 f4 Bg7 Nf3 d5 (this
next move was why i play tateism.) Qe2!? 0-0 Bd2 Qb6 and now same as u Nd1 (to
cross the ocean we must first build a ship) Nb4 (OK) Bc3 (counter d active D) d4
(Q side space control) here i started to smell King burning on
the grill) Bxb4 Qxb4ch Qxd2 Kxd2 b5 (so be it) my king side is like family
Nf2 just like u) Bb7 h4 (The Three ships you talked about) f5 Ng5 fxe4 (Now my
kside is all family) Bxe4 Bxe4 dxe4 e5 Ne6 (keep my posi ad.) Rfc8 Nxg7
Kxg7 (naked king) Ng4 nukes the long gun) exf4 gxf4 the future pass pawn Nc6 h5
hxg6 hxg6 Raf1 a5 Rh6 Rh8 Rxh8 Rxh8 f5 gxf5 exf5 Rh4 Rg1 Kf7 Ke2 help on
way c4 Kf3 d3 cxd3 Kf4 Nd4 Rd1 Ne2 Kg5 Rh3 Ne5 Kf8 Rxd3 Nxd3 Nd4 now Kf6
b4 Nf4 b3 a3 Nf3 Ke6 Nd2 Nc4 Ng6 Ng8 f7 1-0 enjoy Peace tate i
have 200 old games from 1982 of yours
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2005 01:28
EST
Name = Andrew
Brett
Place_of_Residence = England
Email = arb@stanton-dunne.co.ukMessage = Well
played. Look forward to seeing some wild attacking games
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2005 12:32
EST
Name = Daaim
Shabazz
Place_of_Residence = USA (Tallahassee, FL)
Email =
webmaster@thechessdrum.netMessage =
Black Knight,
I looked at your game, but here is a "Tateism" I
played in the Illinois Junior Championship many years ago against Mark
Wisniewski. The ideas are not original in the following Polugaevsky
Sicilian, but it's nice to play such a game anyway... and I won the title
too!
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bg5 e6 7.f4
b5 8.e5 dxe5 9.fxe5 Qc7 10.Qe2 Nfd7 11.0-0-0 Bb7 [11...Qxe5 12.Qxe5
Nxe5 13.Ndxb5!+-; 11...Nxe5 12.Ndxb5 axb5 13.Qxe5 Qa5 14.Bxb5++-] 12.Qg4
Qxe5 13.Bxb5!? axb5 14.Ncxb5 h5 15.Nc7+!! Qxc7 16.Nxe6! Wham!
16...Bd6 [16...fxe6 17.Qxe6+ Be7 18.Qxe7#; If 16...Qe5 then
17.Nc7+!! again! 17...Qxc7 18.Qe2+ Ne5 19.Qxe5++-] 17.Nxc7+ Bxc7 18.Qb4
Nc6 19.Rhe1+ Be5 20.Qxb7 Black resigned.
Anybody got a Tateism?
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 18:07
EST
Name = Timothy
Ward
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = wardtimothy@netzero.netMessage =
Congratulations brother, I follow your chess career closely; as I truly admire
what you bring to the board!!!
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 02:22
EST
Name = Dr Nsisong
Umana
Place_of_Residence = Nigeria
Email = nsisongumana@yahoo.comMessage =
Thumbs up brother you are really on the top of your game . so go ahead and whip
some #$$
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:00
EST
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:03
EST
Name = FM Ron
Buckmire
Place_of_Residence = USA/Barbados
Email = ronbuckmire@yahoo.comMessage = You
GO, boyeeee! :)
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 20:51
EST
Name = Katherine
Tate
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = tatekatherine@hotmail.comMessage =
Well, all I want for Christmas is your talent at chess! Love, your sister,
Katherine
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 21:34
EST
Name = isak
lungu
Place_of_Residence = south africa
Email = ilungu@fnb.co.zaMessage = Looking
forward to your dazzling display - you are one of a kind, God bless
you
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 07:33
EST
Name = Gilbert
Davis
Place_of_Residence =
Email = yrrebwarts_22@hotmail.comMessage =
yromE etaT...how are you my very good friend...please e-mail or call or come see
your humble student...c u soon & gl
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:48
EST
Name = Andre
Walker
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = preshet_x@hotmail.comMessage = BFOC
alumni Chi, news hit that you'd crossed that threshold, Pure elation in Hyde
Park yet no suprise. Only marking time until when. Some smart guy once said
"There is no excellent beauty without some strangness in the proportion." Your
games are refective of your vision and artistic approach and what is a
man. Lay the smack down in Diego. Hotep Brother and Congradulations from the
BFOC and all your people in Chi.
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:35
EST
Name = Albert D.
Howlett
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = AL_Howlett@msn.comMessage = IT'S ON
NOW. The BIG DOG is about to be let loose. Major congrats
Emory. We haven't met, but I've been following your career for several
years now. You may be far to busy to stop and think that you have fan in
St. Louis. I'm always encouraged to see black masters with a shot at the
crown (I'm not a militant brother, but like to see all excel in this great
game.) I'm the main tournament director in St. Louis, MO and rated around
1800. Kansas City just had a simul with Gregory Kaidanov last month.
With all due respect to Greg (I've met and played blitz with him), There is no
other player that I know of who brings electricity and enthusiam to the game as
yourself. I don't want to take up much more of your time, as you've surely
had many requests from these letters, but If you are ever available for a simul
and tournament in St. Louis, just let me know your fee and I'll get on it.
I'm hosting SwissZILLA (see it on uschess.org on the Missouri tournaments page)
on March 4th and 5th, with a guaranteed $400 1st place prize, and who would be a
better player to play in a tournament with that name, than you.
Peace.
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2005 12:57
EST
Name = William
Morrison
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = wmorri4@aol.comMessage = All things
are possible.
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 17:38
EST
Name = Jimmy
Hill
Place_of_Residence = Amerikkka
Email = jameshill@access4less.netMessage =
This past year I had the unique opportunity to entertain Mr. Tate in my home on
several occasions. He is a true genius and that is not limited to his virtuosity
on the chess board. Master Tate was here (Columbia, SC) to compete in the
Columbia Masters for five consecutive weekends. Yes, he placed first in all of
them. I played three rated games against him, losing two and drawing one. The
following moves are from the game where we made peace. White: Hill Black:
Tate Game 30: 1.d4 Nf6 2.e3 c5 3. Bd3 b6 4. Nf3 g6 5. Nbd2 Bg7 6.
c3 Ba6 7. Qe2 Bxd3 8.Qxd3 0-0 9. d5 e6 10. c4 Na6 11. a3 d6 12. 0-0 exd5 13.cxd5
Nc7 14. e4 b5 15. Re1 Re8 16. Nf1 Qd7 17. h3 h6 18. Bd2 a5 19. Qc2 Re7 20. Ng3
Kh7 21. Rac1 a4 22. Qd3 Rac8 23. Bc3 Na6 24. Rcd1 Qb7 25. e5 dxe5 26. Bxe5 Rd7
27. Bxf6 Re1 28.Nxe1 Bxf6 29.Qd2 Bg7 30. Ne4 b4 31. Nf3 f5 32. Ng3 Nc7 33. d6
Ne6 34. Qc2 bxa3 35. bxa3 Qb3 36. Qe2 c4 -- Here with only seconds
remaining on his clock Master Tate offered a draw which I quickly
accepted!
Sent: Friday, January 6, 2005 12:47
EST
Name = Darryl
Seals
Place_of_Residence = Houston, TX
Email = dseals3@yahoo.comMessage =
Congratulations to "GM Emory Tate". I wish you and future GM Stephen
Muhammad much success.
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2005 19:44
EST
Name =
chessui
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email = chessui@aol.comMessage =
"rumble humble king killer" black knight a student of chess/life and
etc.... Tateism / Muhammad/ US Championship out come !!!!!= good
showing
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2005 20:40
EST
Name = cord
harris
Place_of_Residence = usa illinois
Email = cordchessmen@yahoo.comMessage =
congratulations sir im also a black chess player i just made 18 in jan im gonna
start playing in tourneys this year i hope to be a black gm someday i also have
membership on icc my screenname is chessartist how about a game sometimes
goodluck us champ
Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2006
07:51 EST
Name = Linda
Bell
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = intheloop2@yahoo.comMessage =
Congratulations Mr. Tate,
Get that
title!
I had the pleasure to meet you a few years
ago here in Atlanta. You graciously visited and played at the home of some
acquaintances of mine. There we five were: Soloman, Aaron, Sulaiman,
myself and you. You graciously played ma a game...one I will never
forget.
I still play chess recreationally and am
still warmed by brilliance of the chess stars. Keep it
up.
Sincerely,
Linda Bell
Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2006
14:04 EST
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2006
20:28 EST
Name = Geoffrey van
Wyk
Place_of_Residence = South Africa
Email = geoffrey@necsa.co.zaMessage = May you
win the championship!
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006
05:32 EST
Name = Alfred
Burton
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = alfred.g.burton.jr@ssa.govMessage =
Congrats and God speed, Emory. I saw a game you played at Tuley Park in
Chicago where I was also playing. What a thrill!!!
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
18:44 EST
Name = Quintin
L.Pryor
Place_of_Residence = United States
Email = Jazzcaine2@sbcglobal.netMessage =
best wishes good luck friend fo bernard parham.
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 02:09
EST
Name = Ken Hamilton
Place_of_Residence
= USA
Email = hamiltons@netdirect.netMessage =
Congrats to our Indiana Champ! And good luck in the US Championship, everyone in
ISCA will be rooting for you!
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 12:30
EST
Name = chessui
Place_of_Residence =
usa
Email = chessui@aol.comMessage = tate if u
need lunch money holler at me!!! black knight
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 02:44
EST
Name = James Owings
Place_of_Residence
= USA
Email = stopby4t@midsouth.rr.comMessage =
Mr.Tate, I gave a report on you for my second grade class today.
Did you win
your game? I play chess, too and I can beat my dad!
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 18:44
EST
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2006 09:05
EST
Name = richard t
gurure
Place_of_Residence = zimbabwe
Email = rasrich@myway.comMessage = it comes
with great pleasure to note that you guys are really flying the african flag so
high,i thank you very much.I would like to get advice from you guys of how to be
a good chess player.I have been training hard ever since i learnt chess at 15
and i have wishes of emulating you guys.There is no big name in chess ,we need
not fear we can beat them go on guys!!!
Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2006 05:15
EST
Name = roderick w.
brown
Place_of_Residence = U.S.A.
Email = rodewin@verizon.net
Message = Tate,
It was a pleasure to follow your games during the U.S.
Closed championships. Keep up the struggle and be prepared for another fierce
battle next year.
As one of the few american born players in the tournaments,
I hope that a lot of people were pulling for your success.
Peace be with
you,
Roderick Brown
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 12:18
EST
Name = Ida Elizabeth
Tate-Smith
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = Ismith1812@aol.comMessage =
Congratulations on all of your wins. Hope to see you soon.
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 10:39
EST
Name = Victor E.
Smith
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email = SmithVE@hoa.centcom.milMessage = FM
Emory Tate,
Congratulations on your achievement!
I'm LCDR Vic Smith
corrently in deployed to Africa. My friend, Mr. Keith Eubanks always
stated that your game was off the chain. Last week I was able to go over
some of your games, and I must say your style of play is right next to Bobby
Fisher and M. Tal. I was greatly impressed! In the next future, your time
permiting, I'll like to become your disciple. Please let me know cost and how
this could be achieved. Plus I trully believe you are the best Armed forces
champion ever.
Thank you. Vic
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 13:21
EST
