Hikaru Nakamura
News
Nakamura Bows Out of Freestyle Chess: End of an Era or a Clear Statement?
Hikaru Nakamura has finally said what many in the chess world have suspected for months: he’s likely done with Freestyle...
News
Carlsen Outduels Nakamura in Thriller, Reaches eSports World Cup Final
In a battle worthy of chess’s “El Clasico,” Magnus Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a heart-pounding armageddon decider to...
News
Is Chess Becoming a Show? Hikaru Nakamura Voices Concern Over Carlsen’s Growing Influence
At the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Hikaru Nakamura challenged the direction chess is heading, especially as it collides...
News
Nakamura vs. Freestyle Chess: A Growing Rift or Healthy Debate?
Hikaru Nakamura is no stranger to controversy. As one of the most followed chess personalities in the world and a...
News
Jan Henric Buettner Responds to Hikaru Nakamura’s Criticism: “We’re Evolving, Not Stubborn”
In the wake of Hikaru Nakamura’s sharp critique of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam’s Las Vegas tournament, where he called...
News
Hikaru Nakamura Exposes Major Flaws in “Freestyle Chess” Las Vegas Tournament
Hikaru Nakamura highlights several significant problems with the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, stemming from what he perceives...
Players
The Relentless Improviser: Hikaru Nakamura’s Unique Playing Style
Hikaru Nakamura is one of the most electrifying figures in modern chess, not just because of his bullet-speed reflexes or...
News
Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look
The world of online chess has been rocked by recent news as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, an esteemed figure...
