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Maurice Ashley is a Jamaican-American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. In 1999 he earned the grandmaster title , making him the first black person to attain the title of grandmaster.Ashley is well known as a commentator for high-profile chess events. He also spent many years teaching chess. On April 13, 2016, Ashley was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame. Wikipedia  

✵ 6. March 1966
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Famous Maurice Ashley Quotes

“African continent GMs do exist; but, according to the system of racial classification, I am the first Black GM in history…it matters, and doesn't matter, all at the same time.”

Maurice Ashley

As quoted in The United States Chess Federation profile http://main.uschess.org/content/view/142/195

“I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.”

Maurice Ashley

Chessville - Interviews - 20 Questions with GM Maurice Ashley http://www.chessville.com/editorials/Interviews/20Questions/Ashley.htm

“There's so many lessons I get from chess, it's incredible, but I think the biggest thing for me has always been is that losing is learning.”

Maurice Ashley

Chessville - Interviews - 20 Questions with GM Maurice Ashley http://www.chessville.com/editorials/Interviews/20Questions/Ashley.htm

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