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First Black Grandmaster Discusses the Importance of Diversity, Celebrity Players and Future of Chess

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(BPT) - Maurice Ashley is inspiring a new wave of chess players. In 1999, he earned the title of Grandmaster, the first Black person to do so. Since then, he has become a prolific commentator, …

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