Ask Me Anything with GM Maurice Ashley

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Hey there! Exciting news! We’re hosting a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the fantastic chess best-selling author GM Maurice Ashley!
Maurice just released his brand-new book, and you can find it here https://mauriceashley.com/move-by-move/
To celebrate, we’re inviting you to ask him anything. Maurice will be here in this forum, ready to answer your questions on Wednesday, April 17th. But guess what? You can drop your questions in advance starting now!
And here’s the best part: Two lucky participants who join in will win a free copy of Maurice’s book!!
So, don’t hesitate! Drop your questions in the comments below and mark your calendar for April 17th to join the fun. Maurice will be here, typing away responses to as many questions as he can.

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1. What's the most annoying opening to go up against

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2. How does the knight move?

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Thank you Mr Ashley for making time for chess fans to interact with us and respond to our questions. That is very gracious and generous of you! Your career has been inspiring to follow as the first African American Grand Master ever in history. What are some of your next career goals as a chess player?

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If you could only play one opening for the rest of your life, what would it be?
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What can you recommend to people who have an average level and are stuck moving forward?

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What was the most challenging moment in writing and releasing your new book "Move by Move"

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Which chess piece is the most important in all of chess?

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What elo jump is the hardest for chess players ex) 1100 -> 1200 or 1900 -> 2000

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What is the context behind En Passant??

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What are some things that beginners HAVE to learn to get better at chess?

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Which chess books has he found to be the most valuable (or for that matter, most enjoyable)?

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Hello

How are you everybody?
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In tournaments, is it better to play really trusted and popular openings or untrusted rarely played variations? -Thanks in advance!

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What's the best variation in carokan according to you?

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What's the worst opening?

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If you had to play one other grandmaster for the rest of your life, who would it be?

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Could you tell us your plan and program of training?

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What is the best way to improve one's rating?

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How to win endgame