Dec 23, 2025 · Robert Nakamura in an undated photo. He was an independent filmmaker, photographer, teacher and activist. Credit...via Nakamura Family

In 1994, the Asian Pacific American Coalition in Cinema, Theatre & Television of UCLA instituted the "Robert A. Nakamura Award" to recognize outstanding contributions of other Asian Pacific American …

Jun 25, 2025 · Nakamura lived in Culver City with his wife, writer and curator Karen L. Ishizuka. They had two children, Thai Binh and Tadashi, and four grandchildren. He died on June 11, 2025 in Culver …

Dec 22, 2025 · American Grandmaster Nakamura, who will be a contender at the Candidates next year, talks about how chess has changed and how 'work smarter, not harder' is his mantra

Nov 11, 2025 · Hikaru Nakamura wins the Washington Dulles Open, secures his 2026 Candidates spot, and completes the 40-game requirement. FIDE confirms Cyprus as the tournament location.

Hikaru Nakamura is working to meet the requirement of playing enough classical games in 2025 to qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament by rating. The world number two recently entered …

Dec 23, 2025 · Hikaru Nakamura, ranked number two in the world, has his eyes set on winning the Candidates next year. However, he will be focusing on working smart rather than spending a lot of …

Jan 22, 2025 · Nakamura is known as the “Godfather of Asian-American Media” because of his groundbreaking film work, his influence as a longtime professor at the University of California Los …

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

Nakamura clinched the title of 2018 Grand Chess Tour Champion with the defeat of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the London semifinal match. He is the reigning U.S. Champion after winning last year with …