Brad speaks with Maurice Ashley, the first black grandmaster of chess about the game and his immigration story from Jamaica to the U.S. Maurice also shares personal stories from his experience specifically teaching Chess to youths in underserved communities, inspiring a new wave of chess players
Maurice Ashley Launches HBCU Chess Alliance and Announces Inaugural National Championship
The HBCU Chess Alliance aims to turn collegiate chess into a pathway to opportunity for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By bringing campuses
October 5, 2026
