Maurice Ashley (born March 6, 1966) is a Jamaican and American chess player, author, and commentator. [1][2] In 1999, he earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM).

As the first African-American Grandmaster in chess history, Maurice is celebrated not only for his groundbreaking achievements but also for his exceptional ability to inspire, engage, and forge …

Maurice Ashley, Jamaican American chess player who was the first African American to earn an International Grandmaster chess title. He was also a chess coach and a frequent television …

Bio of GM Maurice Ashley, the first African-American grandmaster and a prolific coach, commentator, and Chess.com content creator.

1/13/2026 – Maurice Ashley appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" alongside organisational psychologist Adam Grant in a conversation about learning, character and long-term …

Nov 18, 2025 · This week’s guest is U.S. Chess Hall of Famer GM Maurice Ashley. Maurice will forever be known as the first African American to earn the Grandmaster title, yet he has gone …

Apr 21, 2019 · I met Maurice Ashley nearly 30 years ago at the 1989 U.S. Open held just outside of Chicago at the Rosemont Hyatt. At this time, I had already started the groundwork for a …