Grandmaster Maurice Ashley sat down with The Chess Drum’s Daaim Shabazz to give his impressions of the event, its impact on the continent and initiatives to keep the momentum going in Africa. This interview took place after the Grand Chess Tour Rapid & Blitz event at the Pullman Hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match that Changed the World – Out Now!
Today marks the release of Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World, a graphic novel co-written with three-time National Book Award finalist
September 8, 2026
