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Is Hikaru Retiring From Chess?

January 21, 2021 NHaselton Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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The short answer: no

Despite the title, Hikaru Nakamura wasn't retiring. In this January 2021 video he explains the elite chess calendar, and why he and Magnus Carlsen weren't lined up for the Grand Chess Tour that year.

What Hikaru talks about

Hikaru walks through the Grand Chess Tour, the reasons he and Carlsen weren't playing in it, and what the rest of the year's chess calendar looked like as over-the-board events worked their way back after the pandemic.

Who is Hikaru Nakamura?

Nakamura is a five-time U.S. champion, one of the strongest blitz and bullet players in history, and the most-watched chess streamer in the world. His move into streaming during 2020 helped fuel chess's online boom.

Quick answers

Did Hikaru retire from chess?: No. He kept playing elite events and streaming after this video.
What is the video actually about?: His 2021 tournament schedule and the Grand Chess Tour.

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Hikaru talks about the Grand Chess Tour, why he and Magnus are not playing and what the chess calendar looks like throughout the rest of the year.

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