Maurice Ashley (born 1966) is a Jamaican-American chess Grandmaster who earned his title in 1999, becoming the first Black Grandmaster. He is renowned for his contributions to chess education and promotion, including authoring books and providing commentary for major chess events.
The Second Chess Grandmaster
When Maurice Ashley became a grandmaster, he was the first USA federation Black player to achieve that title. Brewington Hardaway, whose father is African American, is the second USA federation Black player to become a grandmaster. At SuperNationals VIII, Hardaway finished with 6 points out of seven games. That score placed Hardaway in a seven-way […] More 🡢
