Chess commentator and grandmaster Maurice Ashley discusses his love for competitive trash-talking, playing chess in the hood and applying the game's lessons to life. Originally aired November 4, 2019.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICYMI - Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on Learning Life Lessons from Chess (Rebroadcast)

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ICYMI - Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on Learning Life Lessons from Chess (Rebroadcast)

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