Millionaire Chess

  • Millionaire Chess Open: Day Two

    Yu Yangyi on 4/4 after Day Two… Five GMs on 3.5/5 Webster University: Susan Polgar, GM Le Quang Liem, GM Ray Robson, GM Wesley So, IM Aswin Jayaram Webster University came in full-force to the Millionaire Chess Open with several players including world’s #14 Wesley So, Le Quang Liem and…

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  • Millionaire Chess Open: Day One

    As the players were milling about in the dining area for breakfast you could tell there was something different about this event. Everyone present seemed to be in a good mood as players from around the U.S. and 41 other countries assembled in Las Vegas for The Millionaire Chess Open.…

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  • 2014 Millionaire Chess Open (Las Vegas, NV)

    The time is here! The widely-anticipated inaugural Millionaire Open is only a few days away. GM Maurice Ashley and Amy Lee have invested in the future of chess by organizing what will be a historic event! A $1,000,000 chess event has never been attempted and there will only be one…

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  • Make Chess look like a Million Bucks!

    Dear chess community, GM Maurice AshleyPhoto by millionairechess.com. The buzz of the Millionaire Chess Open (MCO) has persisted since GM Maurice Ashley and Canadian entrepreneur Amy Lee announced the idea in December and confirmed the event in early April. This tournament has at least initiated a debate about chess promotion…

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  • Ashley interview on Millionaire Chess, Part 3

      “The event has really exploded on the public consciousness!” ~ GM Maurice Ashley ~   The crescendo of excitement will reach the ultimate climax on October 9th when the Millionaire Chess Open will begin. GM Maurice Ashley is ecstatic about the progress of the tournament and wants to raise…

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  • Millionaire Chess July 31st deadline coming!

    The Millionaire Chess Open is 90 days away! GM Maurice Ashley has put out a reminder to register by July 31st at the initial US$1000.00 entry fee. He reiterates the incentives and has planned other sweeteners such as a all expenses trip to Hawaii and a “Best Dressed” award. He…

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  • Will Smith touts Millionaire Chess

    Superstar actor Will Smith is known to the most chess fans worldwide as a chess enthusiast and player. Most recently he endorsed the “Millionaire Ches Open” to be hosted by GM Maurice Ashley and business icon Amy Lee. The tournament is scheduled to begin on October 9th, 2014. Smith’s interest…

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  • Millionaire Chess… “Spread the Word”

    Millionaire Chess Open stands to be one of the most memorable tournaments in U.S. history. Grandmaster Maurice Ashley has been on record as saying that this tournament could very well change the face of chess in America. The Chess Drum has had interviews (#1 and #2) with Ashley and he…

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  • Ashley interview on Millionaire Chess, Part 2

    “We’ve got stuff planned for chess players that they’ve never seen!” With The Millionaire Chess Open being only five months away, The Chess Drum interviewed GM Maurice Ashley yesterday for the first time since making the decision to continue with the thrust to hold the Millionaire Chess Open. The Chess…

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  • Millionaire Chess… it’s a go!

    Post by Maurice Ashley. GM Maurice Ashley has quelled the suspense surrounding the Millionaire Chess Open by posting the shortest, but most authoritative announcement. After the announcement of the initial 65 players registered by March 31, there was some speculation to whether the tournament would happen. In his letter to…

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