“I think most people are fascinated by chess for that reason. It's just these mystical shapes. It's almost like Harry Potteresque, like wizard's chess in a way. The pieces come alive and you're the sorcerer. You're the magician and you get to do what you want with them and hopefully you don't screw it up.” PeopleThinkingWayWantReasonPiecesAliveShapesWhat You WantChessHopefullyFascinatedHarry PotterMysticalScrewsMagicianWizards Author:Maurice Ashley
“You playing chess well is just a reflection of your inner thought process and your ability to maintain discipline throughout. If we can teach every child that, then we've taught them to be better people, better friends and better citizens.” PeopleChildrenAbilityTeachDisciplineReflectionChess Author:Maurice Ashley
“I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future.” PeopleStatesAbleYoungGamesInterestingLevelsUnitedUnited StatesEventsHigherBiggerProfessionChessPursueRespectableTournamentsAmbassadorsHigher Level Author:Maurice Ashley
