Hikaru Nakamura has been one of the world’s top players for well over a decade. He was clearly the top American player for much of that time and is now a key contributor to one of the strongest chess scenes in the world. He is a five-time U.S. champion, claiming the title in 2005, 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2019. Nakamura was also a participant in FIDE’s 2004 World Championship tournament and a candidate for the world championship in 2016. As of August 2020, he is the highest-rated blitz player in the world with a 2900 FIDE blitz rating. Source: Chess.com
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Big big announcement tomorrow at 10am Eastern on Twitch. 👀
Starting now #sponsored by @asusrog , @tezos and my homies at @MisfitsGG @MSFWIN the Decathlon of Chess - Register here for the 960 Tourney: https://www.chess.com/play/arena/2607373
Don't forget that the Decathlon starts today! Registration will open at 11am Eastern, games start at noon. Get your 30 rated games in blitz 960 on @chesscom in before you can register!
Well that was exhausting. Excited to get back to streaming the new Decathlon tomorrow! For now you should all check out my thoughts on the tournament here: https://youtu.be/HWKU7enzVXob Thanks for the endless good wishes, youtube comments, etc. Your support means a ton! 🌻🧡🌻
