Well Wishes to FM Emory Tate!   
(2006 U.S. Championship qualifier)
 
 

 
Name = Kimani Stancil
Place_of_Residence = USA (Berkeley, CA)
Email =
KimaniS@aol.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.net
Message = 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
 

 
Name = charles mays
Place_of_Residence = usa
Email =
charles.mays@ci.boston.ma.us
Message = Congratulations!  I'm a big fan of yours.
 
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 09:16 EST
 

 
Name = Steve Colding
Place_of_Residence = U.S
Email =
ecolding@nyc.rr.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.jpg

All 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = Congradulations on qualifing; good chess!
 
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 20:05 EST
 

 
Name = Bunmi Olape
Place_of_Residence = Nigeria
Email =
bunmiolape@hotmail.com
Message = 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.gov
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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
 

 
Name = John Porter
Place_of_Residence = U.S.A.
Email =
mybusinessteam1@yahoo.com
Message = B.F.O.C will live forever!!!
 
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2005 02:12 EST
 

 
Name = Patrick Neal
Place_of_Residence = Chicago, USA
Email =
sudic2@ameritech.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.edu
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.gov
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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,com
Message = 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.edu
Message = 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.org
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message =  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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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
 

 
Name = Sean Hollick
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email =
shollick@hotmail.com
Message = Emory,
Gratz on qualifing for the US Championship!!!

Sean Hollick
http://www.circlecitychess.org
 
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 02:39 EST
 

 
Name = Mark J. B. Bowen
Place_of_Residence = Jamaica
Email =
weblinx@yahoo.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message =  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.uk
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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
 

 
Name = James Benjamin, Jr., M.D.
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email =
sharkbenjamin@yahoo.com
Message = Right On!!!!!
 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:03 EST
 

 
Name = FM Ron Buckmire
Place_of_Residence = USA/Barbados
Email =
ronbuckmire@yahoo.com
Message = You GO, boyeeee! :)
 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 20:51 EST
 

 
Name = Katherine Tate
Place_of_Residence = USA
Email =
tatekatherine@hotmail.com
Message = 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.za
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = All things are possible.
 
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 17:38 EST
 

 
Name = Jimmy Hill
Place_of_Residence = Amerikkka
Email =
jameshill@access4less.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message =  "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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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
 

 
Name = hard as nails and ralph from baltimore
Place_of_Residence = u.s.
Email =
manethos@yahoo.com     rbcade1956@yahoo.com
Message = good luck in the tournament...Exterminator says hello too
 
Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2006 20:28 EST
 

 
Name = Geoffrey van Wyk
Place_of_Residence = South Africa
Email =
geoffrey@necsa.co.za
Message = 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.gov
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.net
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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
 

 
Name = carlos marcondes
Place_of_Residence = Brazil
Email =
carloslmarcondez@yahoo.com.br
Message = YES!!! You really wimped Akobian out.
 
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2006 09:05 EST
 

 
Name = richard t gurure
Place_of_Residence = zimbabwe
Email =
rasrich@myway.com
Message = 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.com
Message = 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.mil
Message = 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