That time when Hikaru made Magnus Carlsen storm off

December 11, 2020 ArinaSapglype Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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Hikaru goes back through memory lane and recounts the one time he made Magnus Carlsen storm off. Check out the list of Hikaru’s career defining game puzzles here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/solve-hikaru-nakamuras-birthday-puzzle-challenge

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