In the three weeks after “The Queen’s Gambit” premiered, unit sales of chess sets jumped 87% in the U.S. and chess book sales rose an eye-popping 603%, according to research firm NPD Group.

Maurice Ashley, who became the first Black chess grandmaster in 1999, says it' s ... Maurice Ashley, the first Black chess grandmaster, discusses his new book on CBS Mornings on April 2, 2024.