Nakamura was born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, to an American mother, Carolyn Merrow Nakamura, a classically trained musician and former public school teacher, and a Japanese father, …

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 …

HIKARU NAKAMURA is an American chess Grandmaster. Nakamura is rated #1 in the United States and has been ranked among the top six players in the world by FIDE.

Nov 10, 2025 · GM Hikaru Nakamura’s recent quest for a ratings-based spot in the Candidates Tournament has taken him to some places you wouldn’t think a super-grandmaster would go: the …

Dec 23, 2025 · Mr. Nakamura died on June 11 at his home in Culver City, Calif., from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his wife and longtime collaborator, Karen L. Ishizuka, said.

Oct 20, 2024 · With more than four million followers across Twitch and YouTube, Hikaru Nakamura is, for many, the face of online chess.

Christopher Hikaru Nakamura is an American chess grandmaster, streamer, YouTuber, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and the 2022 World Fischer Random Chess Champio...

Feb 21, 2025 · Hikaru Nakamura is a name synonymous with modern chess brilliance. Known for his unparalleled skill, unique playing style, and dynamic personality, Nakamura has become a beacon of …

Hikaru Nakamura is the strongest American chessplayer since Bobby Fischer, and represents the US in the strongest tournaments in the World. Once upon a time, Hikaru tagged along to tournaments with …

1M Followers, 81 Following, 443 Posts - Hikaru Nakamura (@gmhikaru) on Instagram: "Professional Chessplayer and 5-Time US Chess Champion | Team Falcons Member twitch.tv/GMHikaru | …