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Eugenio Torre
Number of games in database: 1,043
Years covered: 1968 to 2009
Current FIDE rating: 2560
Overall record: +336 -238 =468 (54.7%)*
   * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games
      Based on games in the database; may be incomplete.
      1 exhibition game, odds game, etc. is excluded from this statistic.

MOST PLAYED OPENINGS
With the White pieces:
 Sicilian (147) 
    B50 B83 B40 B22 B52
 Queen's Pawn Game (43) 
    A46 D00 A45 D02 A40
 Queen's Indian (35) 
    E15 E17 E14 E12 E13
 Ruy Lopez (27) 
    C92 C95 C77 C64 C84
 French Defense (26) 
    C02 C07 C09 C18 C15
 Sicilian Scheveningen (24) 
    B83 B84 B81 B85
With the Black pieces:
 Ruy Lopez (80) 
    C99 C92 C80 C77 C65
 Pirc (79) 
    B07 B08 B09
 King's Indian (58) 
    E62 E97 E73 E90 E92
 Slav (56) 
    D17 D14 D19 D13 D11
 Ruy Lopez, Closed (45) 
    C99 C92 C96 C84 C97
 Sicilian (39) 
    B42 B30 B67 B43 B40
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NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
   L Ogaard vs E Torre, 1976 0-1
   Karpov vs E Torre, 1976 0-1
   E Torre vs Karpov, 1984 1-0
   E Torre vs Romanishin, 1988 1-0
   E Torre vs Tarjan, 1983 1/2-1/2
   E Torre vs Kamsky, 1990 1-0
   Chiburdanidze vs E Torre, 1988 0-1
   Tal vs E Torre, 1987 0-1
   Larsen vs E Torre, 1973 1/2-1/2
   Tal vs E Torre, 1973 0-1

GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
   Anand vs Asian GMs/ Torre Asia's 1st GM & Cand. by visayanbraindoctor
   Baku 1980 by suenteus po 147
   Bugojno 1984 by suenteus po 147
   1st Burroughs Computers Grandmasters Tt by Benzol
   Pan-Pacific GM Tournament, San Francisco 1991 by wanabe2000
   Filipino Masters vs World Champions by mikevg
   37th Olympiad - Philippines Men's Team by Naja

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EUGENIO TORRE
(born Nov-04-1951) Philippines

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Eugenio Torre was born in Iloilo City, the Philippines, on November 4, 1951, and with the possible exception of Mark Paragua, is considered to be the strongest Filipino chess player ever. Awarded the IM title in 1972, Torre quickly ascended the ranks, and has the distinction of being the first Asian to earn the title of International Grandmaster. He accomplished the feat at the age of 22 while he won a silver medal at the 21st World Chess Olympiad held in Nice, France in 1974. Torre has been a veteran of the World Chess Olympiad for three decades and led the Philippine team to a 7th place finish at the 1988 Greece Olympiad. He also has a collection of three Olympiad silver medals.

He beat Anatoli Karpov in Manila in 1976, one of Karpov's few losses during his championship reign. Torre qualified for the Candidates round in 1984 but lost to Zoltan Ribli. It is well-known that he was a friend of Robert James Fischer and he acted as a member of his team during Fischer's 1992 match against Boris Spassky. Torre later conducted radio interviews with Fischer on Bomba Radio of the Philippines.


 page 1 of 42; games 1-25 of 1,043  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves Year Event/LocaleOpening
1. Renato Naranja vs E Torre 1-064 1968 Manila (Philippines)E62 King's Indian, Fianchetto
2. E Torre vs Gligoric  0-151 1968 Manila (Philippines)C93 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Smyslov Defense
3. R C Balinas vs E Torre 1-092 1968 ManilaB20 Sicilian
4. E Torre vs Karpov ½-½77 1969 Ch World (juniors) (under 20)C84 Ruy Lopez, Closed
5. E Torre vs Saidy 1-034 1969 Malaga (Spain)B57 Sicilian
6. E Paoli vs E Torre  0-129 1970 Siegen ol (Men) qual-DB05 Alekhine's Defense, Modern
7. E Torre vs Lee  ½-½17 1970 OlympiadC18 French, Winawer
8. E Torre vs F Loheac-Amoun 1-027 1970 Siegen (Germany)C98 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin
9. G Forintos vs E Torre 0-140 1970 Siegen ol (Men)E77 King's Indian
10. E Torre vs Ribli  0-154 1971 Athens (Wch U20)B85 Sicilian, Scheveningen, Classical
11. E Torre vs Gheorghiu 1-036 1972 Skopje/Krusevo/Ohrid (Yugoslavia)B31 Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation
12. E Torre vs T I Shaw  1-034 1972 Hong KongC84 Ruy Lopez, Closed
13. E Torre vs Suttles  1-042 1972 Skopje/Krusevo/Ohrid (Yugoslavia)B06 Robatsch
14. E Torre vs K Harandi 0-142 1972 Skopje olC78 Ruy Lopez
15. E Torre vs K Rohrl 1-018 1972 OlympiadC64 Ruy Lopez, Classical
16. Kavalek vs E Torre  1-037 1972 Skopje/Krusevo/Ohrid (Yugoslavia)E90 King's Indian
17. E Paoli vs E Torre  0-176 1972 Reggio Emilia 7273B07 Pirc
18. E Torre vs Bukic  0-142 1972 Nis (Yugoslavia)B92 Sicilian, Najdorf, Opocensky Variation
19. E Torre vs Taimanov  ½-½53 1973 Leningrad izt (16)A04 Reti Opening
20. E Torre vs H Ardiansyah  ½-½43 1973 Bauang itB50 Sicilian
21. Quinteros vs E Torre  ½-½9 1973 Manila 16/621E97 King's Indian
22. Karpov vs E Torre 1-024 1973 17, Leningrad izt ;IZTB04 Alekhine's Defense, Modern
23. E Torre vs O'Kelly 1-022 1973 Malaga (Spain)B51 Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack
24. Ivkov vs E Torre  1-048 1973 Bauang itA36 English
25. Huebner vs E Torre  1-050 1973 Leningrad iztA64 Benoni, Fianchetto, 11...Re8
 page 1 of 42; games 1-25 of 1,043  PGN Download
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Kibitzer's Corner
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Nov-03-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  pulsar: Happy birthday, GM Eugenio Torre!!!
Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  Winter: Happy Birthday to GM Eugene Torre!
Nov-04-09   kazza83: Happy birthday Sir Eugene. Wish you can conduct a simul here in Iloilo City one of these days.
Nov-04-09   radicalcation: Happy Birthday GM Torre!
Nov-04-09   Manuel G. Vergara: Happy Birthday Po sa Iyo Sir. 1st Grandmaster of Chess in Asia :)!!!
Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  wordfunph: Birthday Happy po GM Eugenio Torre!
Nov-04-09   Birthday Boy: Happy Birthday!!!Eugenio Torre!!!
Nov-04-09   fab11mt: Happy Birthday GM Eugene Torre!!
Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  obientag: Happy Birthday GM Eugene Torre!!! Eid Milad, sana helwa yah gamil,sana helwa yah gamil....sana helwa sana helwa...sana helwa yah gamil.
Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  timhortons: painum ka sir!

papansit pa:)

Nov-04-09   pinoymaster77: Dropping be here,medyo masalimuot pa ata sa NCFP with the 2 man show.

Ala reps sa World Jrs, di natuloy GM Jayson and Nolte to AIG, and dipa natuloy yung training ng 3 WCC bets with GM Eugene.

Sa ngayon, kanya-kanyang paraan na ulit.

Won't be surprised with last minute cramming na naman for bookings/plane tickets....

Kanya-kanyang hanap din malamang ng personal sponsors for the travel allowances.

Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <pm77>,

bro, sayang ang mga na-accomplish ng NCFP under Cong Pichay these past two years. Walang consistency. One step forward, one step backward tsk..tsk..tsk

Nov-04-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  Nf3em: bakit kasi pulitiko ang inilagay jan? now, iba na priorities nun ... just MO ...
Nov-05-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <good afternoon mga kabarangay>

What : Xmas Cup para sa PARA
(Rapid - 20 minutes per player)
(No.of Games : TBA)
When : Dec. 12, 2009
(Saturday (9:00 am)
Where: Meralco Head Office Canteen
Reg Fee : P 2,500 per team

If everything goes according to plan BW will try to field 2 teams - 6 members per team. If the number of those who would like to join will reach 15, I will propose to Mr. Rolly Sol Cruz to make it 5 members per team. Below are the names of those who have shown interest.

pulsar
nanobrain
epistle
rusticbull
aguilito
angel of death
fabmt11
kapmigz
mielyglory
spawn2
wordfunph

how about jpcsac, shintaro go, bartolome, engrjm? There maybe others who would like to play. Please visit my forum to register.

After the games, the group can also discuss plans for a possible xmas party amongst BW members

thanks.

Nov-05-09   pinoymaster77: spawn2, I've been texting rookdens about possible Binan team, pero ala pa common sked with Ricky Merano.

Or probably it might be a Binan/Sta Rosa (Laguna) team.

We'll see., may time pa naman...

Nov-05-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <pm77>

thanks bro. below are the teams that will participate:

2 Teams from Meralco
2 Teams from BW
PARA Team
BPI Chess Team (to be invited)
La Salle Team (to be invited)

Do you know cel no of GMLett, need to ask him if his three sons will for Meralco Team. ty

Nov-05-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <guys>

Tal Memorial started today with an all star cast. Magnificent Magnus vs Big Vlad Kramnik being covered "live" by chessgames.

The big question is, can Carlsen continue his rampage?

Nov-05-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  Nf3em: <<spawn2>: <guys>

Tal Memorial started today with an all star cast. Magnificent Magnus vs Big Vlad Kramnik being covered "live" by chessgames.

The big question is, can Carlsen continue his rampage?>

difficult in this field with Anand & Kramnik around ... obviously, last night MC was surprised by VK's opening preparation ... until the 2nd time control, VK played sharply ... MC was lucky to salvage a draw!

Nov-06-09   pinoymaster77: Hi spawn2,

I emailed rookdens' reply, he sounds positive for BCC team, puede pa ba that will make 7 teams if BPI and LSGH also join?

I-check ko rin Sta Rosa? (in case,
maging 8 teams, Swiss system na siguro)

Nov-06-09   pinoymaster77: spawn2, forwarded ko na Lilet's contact.

On the Carlsen-Kramnik, replayed it both at Polgar's and chessdom mukhang mas may winning chances sana si Kramnik.

Medyo pang-master talaga yung ibang tira dun, di ko mawari many pawn grab opportunities were let go!

I will lookout though for the Anand vs Carlsen game, just as barometer up to what level na talaga si Magnus!

Nov-06-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <Hi spawn2,

I emailed rookdens' reply, he sounds positive for BCC team, puede pa ba that will make 7 teams if BPI and LSGH also join?

I-check ko rin Sta Rosa? (in case,
maging 8 teams, Swiss system na siguro)>

Ayos to bro..kaso sayang hindi ka laro.
: (

Nov-06-09   Iskubadayb: Belated Happy Birthday, Bradidik. You will never find a kinder and more gentle spirit than our legendary champion. I will share a short anecdote with you as an example. We were strolling on the beach of La Union one late afternoon when the local fishermen arrived with their catch. Eugene's wife, who happens to be the best cook in the world, pounced on the opportunity. She proudly came out of the ruckus with the biggest fish and showed it to us. The fish was still alive! Upon seeing the fish gasping for dear life, Eugene took it and walked to the shore where he gently laid the fish in the water. There went our supper. Long live, Euge... long live.
Nov-07-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  spawn2: <Iskubadayb:>

Nice story which shows what kind of a person our beloved GM Eugene is.

Pero sayang yung isda, ano kaya ang masarap na luto dun, sinigang sa miso? or inihaw? : )

Nov-07-09   Iskubadayb: Why not both? Sigang sa miso yung ulo at ihaw yung katawan! Knowing Marlyn, she was probably thinking escabeche, though. Good times.
Nov-07-09
Premium Chessgames Member
  pulsar: <Iskubadayb> I agree with <spawn2>, nice story. And it's just one of the thousands!
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