Hikaru Nakamura

Chess Grandmaster and Twitch streamer

Hikaru Nakamura - Chess Grandmaster and Twitch streamer
Born

December 9th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A chess Grandmaster, this individual achieved significant success in rapid and blitz chess formats. Victory in the 2015 U.S. Championship earned third title, followed by numerous appearances in international tournaments. Transitioned to online platforms, gaining popularity as a Twitch streamer and promoting chess through engaging content. Contributed to the growth of chess among younger audiences through innovative online play and educational streams.

Won the 2015 U.S. Championship

Achieved multiple victories in online chess tournaments

Streamed chess content on Twitch with large following

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