Eugene sees Wesley-Fischer comparisonsBy REUBEN TERRADOBusiness Mirror Correspondent Eugene Torre, the first Asian grandmaster (GM), is all praises for Wesley So, the youngest GM in the world today. In fact, Torre said the whiz kid’s current accomplishments may be...
Who will crack the mystery?
European GM may hold key to Fischer estateBy Francis OchoaPhilippine Daily InquirerFirst Posted 22:47:00 02/09/2008 A EUROPEAN GRANDMASTER supposedly close to the late chess great Bobby Fischer may hold the key as to how the iconic American’s estate will...
Fischer’s trusted friend
Fischer’s first Filipino friend: He was very specialBy Artemio T. Engracia Jr.Philippine Daily InquirerFirst Posted 00:10:00 01/20/2008 MANILA, Philippines–FLORENCIO CAMPOMANES, the country’s chess pioneer and former president of the International Chess Federation (Fide), was Bobby Fischer’s original Filipino friend....
The Torre-Antonio battle in 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007 Torre-Antonio chess rematch set in 2008 GRANDMASTERS Eugene Torre and Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., fierce rivals in tournaments and not the best of friends in the politics of their sport, are ready to renew their...
Torre stuns Akobian to pull closer to the lead
Torre stuns US GMPinoy breathing down RP Open leaders’ necksInquirerLast updated 05:02am (Mla time) 04/18/2007 Standings after six rounds: 5 points — W. Yue (China), L. Chao (China); 4.5 — E. Torre, N. Hua (China), Z. Zhong (China), Z....