The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha is set to feature one of the strongest fields in the event’s history. Nearly every major star has confirmed participation, except one of the biggest names of all: Hikaru Nakamura. For fans, his absence feels unusual. Nakamura is widely considered one of the greatest blitz … Continue reading Why Hikaru Nakamura Is Skipping the 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championship