Maurice Ashley
American professional chess player and author · mauriceashley.com
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Maurice Ashley is an American chess player, author, and commentator. In 1999, he earned the FIDE title of Grandmaster, making him the first Black person to do so.
Ashley is well known as a commentator for high-profile chess events. He also spent... Wikipedia
Born: 1966 (age 58 years), St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Spouse: Michele Ashley-Johnson (m. 1993–2014)
Education: The City College of New York and Wolmer’s Preparatory School
Children: 2
FIDE rating: 2440 (May 2024)
Peak rating: 2504 (July 2001)