Published on April 11, 2017
Maurice Ashley, the first African American International Grandmaster in chess, reflects on his upbringing in Brooklyn, his impact on students and his love — and eternal respect — for the game.
The U.S. Chess Championships, which take place at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis each year, feature live move-by-move analysis from Ashley.
Directed and Produced by Eric Larson
Videography by Eric Larson, Heather Martino and Phil Nolan
Graphics by Alisa Stern
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