Hikaru Nakamura
"The content king with 2810 Elo. Can he turn Twitch chat energy into classical Ws, or will long games expose the speed-chess crutch?"
· Elomaxing Verdict
Win Probability
18.5%
Community Aura
92%
Recent Form
25 / 5 / 0
About Hikaru
A five-time U.S. Champion and one of the most recognizable figures in modern chess, Nakamura qualified to the Candidates through the rating spot, with the highest average classical rating over the course of the qualification period. Although entirely compliant with regulations, his performance didn’t come without some public controversy... Currently ranked number two in the world, his recent fame has been more due to his online presence, but Nakamura has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout his career... With multiple appearances in the Candidates few players handle pressure better than Nakamura. If Hikaru finds early momentum, he could become a serious contender for first place.
Rating & Standings
- World Rank#2
- FIDE Rating2810
- QualificationRating Spot
Candidates Profile
- FormHOT
- Elomaxing Win Prob.18.5%
- Community Aura92%
Recent Games
Last 30 games from Chess.com • Updated live
Most Played Openings (Last 30 Games)
Detected from recent Chess.com games
Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Rio Gambit Accepted...9.d4 d5
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation
Modern Defense with 1 d4...4.e3 Nd7
Sicilian Defense Chekhover Variation
Sicilian Defense OKelly Variation
Torre Attack Fianchetto Defense
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