The world is a chessboard

MAURICE ASHLEY

INTERNATIONAL GRANDMASTER

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history as the first African-American Grandmaster in the annals of the game but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor and motivational speaker.
Play Video
Chess

Checkmate

Play Video
Press
Press Interviews & Media Coverage
Play Video
Stories
Grandmaster Activities
Play Video
Contact

Partnership opportunities

Play Video
Appearances

Maurice’s upcoming schedule

Play Video
Twitch.tv

Watch now!

Seen On

Maurice's Appearances