Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley (born 1966) is a Jamaican-born American chess player, author, and commentator. In 1999, he earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM),[3] making him the first Black person to do so.
Ashley is well known as a commentator for high-profile chess events.[5] He also spent many years teaching chess. On April 13, 2016, Ashley was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame.
Early life
Ashley was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He attended Wolmer's Boys School in Jamaica, and then moved to the United States when he was 12.
He went to Brooklyn Technical High School. Ashley graduated from City College of New York (CCNY) with a B.A. in Creative Writing. While at City College, he represented the school in intercollegiate team competition.
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Ashley is well known as a commentator for high-profile chess events.[5] He also spent many years teaching chess. On April 13, 2016, Ashley was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame.
Early life
Ashley was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He attended Wolmer's Boys School in Jamaica, and then moved to the United States when he was 12.
He went to Brooklyn Technical High School. Ashley graduated from City College of New York (CCNY) with a B.A. in Creative Writing. While at City College, he represented the school in intercollegiate team competition.
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