Emory Tate was an American chess International Master who is known for his attacking style of play. He was born in Los Angeles and began playing chess at an early age, soon earning accolades within the local chess community. Tate earned a degree in mathematics from UCLA and became an International Master in 1988 after competing in the US Chess Championships. He was featured in several documentaries including Bobby Fischer Against The World and World Chess Champions. While best known for his skill on the board, Tate was also a highly respected mentor who used chess as an educational tool to teach life lessons of strategy and critical thinking to young players. He is the proud father of two well-known social media influencers, Andrew and Tristan Tate.
Emory Tate Wife
Emory Tate married an English woman with whom he had three children, in 1985. After their divorce in 1997, his ex-wife and their children returned to Luton, UK, where he was born and raised.
Emory Tate Bio
| Emory Tate | Wiki/Bio |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Emory Tate |
| Nick Name | Emory |
| Age | 38 years old (Died) |
| Birthday | December 27, 1958 |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Death Cause | October 17, 2015 (aged 56) Milpitas, California, U.S. |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Spouse | Eileen Tate (m. 1985; div. 1997) |
| Education | United States Air Force |
| Children | 3, including Andrew |
| Siblings | None |
| Net Worth | $2 M |
Emory Tate Career | Net Worth
Emory Tate made him the 72nd highest-rated player in the United States and among the top 2000. He won the United States Armed Forces Chess Championship five times.
In 2010, Emory also triumphed in the Alabama state championship. His fellow Air Force veteran and 2003 U.S. Armed Forces Chess Champion Leroy Hill commented: “All of us had nicknames for each other – and Emory’s was ‘extraterrestrial’ because his playing style seemed like it came from another planet!” Such extraordinary skill resulted in an unprecedented win at the chess tournament that year.
On the fateful day of October 17, 2015, after participating in a tournament at Milpitas, California, Tate tragically passed away from suffering a heart attack. Many international masters and grandmasters penned heartfelt tributes to him afterwards as an everlasting testament to his life and legacy. The Alabama Senate passed a resolution “celebrating life and legacy”, in 2016. His net worth was $2 M, as of 2023.
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