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“There's so many lessons I get from chess, it's incredible, but I think the biggest thing for me has always been is that losing is learning.”

“African continent GMs do exist; but, according to the system of racial classification, I am the first Black GM in history...it matters, and doesn't matter, all at the same time.”

“From Kings County, First Black Grandmaster”

“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.”