How good was Emory Tate?

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NervesofButter wrote:

He was an amazing player to watch.   He marched to his own beat.  I truly believe he could have made Gm if he decided to play more normal moves.

Yeah, I've only just started looking at his games and I can't believe my eyes sometimes when I see some of his attacking moves!

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NervesofButter wrote:
OttoMesiter wrote:
NervesofButter wrote:

He was an amazing player to watch.   He marched to his own beat.  I truly believe he could have made Gm if he decided to play more normal moves.

Yeah, I've only just started looking at his games and I can't believe my eyes sometimes when I see some of his attacking moves!

I would watch him play at tournaments, and he was incredibly fun to watch.  You honestly never knew what he would do.

Wow!, that's pretty cool you got to see him!

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He did whatever he wanted to do, and played strong chess. It's too bad he is gone now. There's not many like him at top level. 

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He was a monster. Six time Indiana State Champion. He passed way too early.
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B1ZMARK wrote:

He did whatever he wanted to do, and played strong chess. It's too bad he is gone now. There's not many like him at top level. 

Yeah true, we need more people like him

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BlackKaweah wrote:
He was a monster. Six time Indiana State Champion. He passed way too early.

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