Maurice Ashley

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First African-American Chess Grandmaster; Author, Puzzle Inventor & Motivational Speaker

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Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Maurice Ashley Biography

Maurice Ashley made history in 1999 when he became the first African American chess Grandmaster. He is a national championship coach, many time author, chess commentator, puzzle inventor, video course creator, and motivational speaker.

Ashley has spent decades providing dynamic live tournament coverage of world-class chess competitions and matches. His high-energy, unapologetic, and irreverent commentary combines Brooklyn street smarts with professional ESPN-style sports analysis. He has covered every class of elite event, including the World Chess Championships, the US Chess Championships, the Grand Chess Tour, and the legendary “Man vs. Machine” matches between Garry Kasparov and IBM’s Deep Blue.

Traveling the world as an ardent spokesperson for the many character-building effects of chess, Ashley shares how chess principles and strategies can be applied to improve business practices and assist with personal growth. Ashley also acts as a master of ceremonies and inspirational speaker at business conferences and high-class chess events.

Ashley has received multiple community service awards from city governments, universities, and community groups for his work. In recognition of his immense contribution to the game, he was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Brooklyn Technical High School Hall of Fame in 2018. His latest books are "Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard" and "The Life Changing Magic of Chess," a picture book for early readers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/24/2024.

Maurice Ashley Videos

  • Working backward to solve problems - Maurice Ashley
    View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/working-backward-to-solve-problems-maurice-ashley Imagine where you want to be someday. Now, how did...

Maurice Ashley Books

  • Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard
    Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard
  • The Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
    The Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
  • Most Valuable Skills in Chess
    Most Valuable Skills in Chess
  • Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens
    Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens

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Maurice Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Maurice Ashley for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Maurice Ashley generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Coach Ken Carter, John Legend, Dr. Cornel West, Common and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maurice Ashley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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