Ask Me Anything with GM Maurice Ashley

What is the best way to improve in chess and how many hours per day should you play chess?

GM Ashley, as an aging veteran of the chess world, I'm finding it harder to concentrate, and to retain mentally the analysis I've just done OTB. I do puzzles every day, but do you have any other suggestions for how to combat this problem? Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

e4

what would be the best openings for a beginner to learn?

how do i post on the forms section?

Any advice to reach 2300-2500?

If Caro kann is a better version of French defense with the light squared bishop out of the pawn chain, why is it not preferred over the later in master level games?

Do you think differently playing live chess to playing online?

We're often told to improve our position if there are no tactics present but what if all our pieces are already in their best possible squares?

Best life advice for young adults?

What's your favorite piece?

Boss, honestly it’s been years what was your issue with Magnus Carlsen, when you needled him about the game he won in St. Louis

What is the best opening for 350 elos

For a non chess related question, what do you do besides chess and writing to relax?

Hey go easy on my main man Maurice

Quoting a fellow bunny