The Closet Grandmaster (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Here's something in my inbox from Bobby Ang that I thought we better post quickly. This ought to clarify once and for all the behind the scenes story involving Eugene Torre and the RP Olympiad qualification tournament which he, of course, "missed". The Philippine Grand Finals, which also served as the qualifier for the Olympiad team, took place from July 1-13, 2008. GM Eugene Torre’s...
The Closet Grandmaster (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
He gets to go to the Olympiad after all. GMA news is reporting that the National Chess Fed of the Philippines has appointed GM Eugene Torre as the non-playing captain of the men's team.
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
Torre appointed skipper of RP chess Olympians 09/21/2008 08:26 PM Official Dresden Olympiad Website: www.Dresden2008.com MANILA, Philippines – The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) appointed Eugene Torre as non-playing team captain of the five-man national squad which will compete in the World Chess Olympiad on November 12 to 25 in Dresden, Germany. NCFP president...
The Closet Grandmaster (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
After missing out on an RP Olympiad berth, Eugene Torre must have been thinking: "I told you so!" He's just won the 3rd PGMA Cup, but that was thanks only to a superior tiebreak after he, grandmasters Li Chao and Zhang Zhong all finished on 7 points. In the official press release, writer Ed Andaya couldn't help himself: "The Eugene Torre of old is back. And the whole world...
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Torre bags PGMA chess title 09/12/2008 07:29 PM MANILA, Philippines – Asia’s first Grandmaster Eugene Torre turned back the hands of time to bag the President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Cup international chess championship title held at the Duty Free Fiesta Mall in Paranaque City. Torre was forced to a draw by GM Ehsan Ghaemmaghami of Iran in Friday’s final round to finish...
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
MANILA, Sept. 12 (PNA) -- Grandmaster Eugene Torre's five-game winning streak screeched to a halt Thursday when second-seed GM Zhang Zhong of Singapore forced him to a draw in the sixth round of the 3rd PGMA Cup in Paranaque City.
The Closet Grandmaster (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008
We shouldn't be surprised, not at all, but frankly I almost couldn't believe it! That Pinoy legend Eugene Torre is currently in the joint lead, with Zhang Zong, on 6.5 points in the ongoing 3rd PGMA Cup in Manila. Torre began with 5 straight wins, beating grandmasters Li Shilong and Kazhgaleyev before coming to a momentary halt with a draw against GM Zhang Zhong in the sixth round....
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
GM Eugene Torre leading PGMA cup 3rd PGMA Cup round 4 By Ed Andaya Published on chessdom.com ASIA'S first GM Eugene Torre is again reminding everyone why he is the country's No. 1 player for almost four decades. Torre flashed his old, deadly form to subdue No. 17 GM Li Shilong of China in the third round and last year's co-champion GM Zhou Weiqi of China the following...
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
So vs Torre chess match Feb ‘09 Cebu Daily News First Posted 08:12:00 09/06/2008 THE much-anticipated chess duel between Asia's first grandmaster Eugene Torre and the world's youngest GM Wesley So, was finally sealed at the Sulo Hotel last Thursday night. GMs So and Torre are currently ranked the country’s top 2 chess players. Project director lawyer Sammy Estimo announced...
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Torre assumes new role at Chess Olympiad By DENNIS GASGONIA, abs-cbn NEWS.com 10/09/2008 10:02 PM Official website: www.Dresden2008.com Asian’s first Grandmaster (GM) and perennial Chess Olympiad contender Eugene Torre has assumed the role as the “non-playing” captain of the five-man RP Team that will represent the country in the sport’s biggest event this November in Germany....
The Closet Grandmaster (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
... announced this week will be a match between Wesley So and the country's first GM, the legenday Eugene Torre. Here's from Marlon Bernardino in the Cebu Daily News.
