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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