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.
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
