US
GM - United States
Hikaru Nakamura
Aggressive and tactical - exceptional speed chess, sharp openings
#2
World Rank
2,816
Peak ELO
2,792
Current ELO
190
Videos
About Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura is an American chess grandmaster ranked number 2 in the world. He has won the US Chess Championship five times. His GMHikaru YouTube and Twitch channels reach millions.
Career highlights
- 5x US Chess Champion
- World Blitz Champion 2012
- Peak FIDE rating 2816
- Most-followed chess streamer on Twitch
Signature game
Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen - Speed Chess Championship 2022 - 1-0
Nakamura demonstrates his elite speed chess - relentless pressure in the Ruy Lopez.
Hikaru Nakamura videos (190 total)
A DISGUSTING Endgame Promotion Trick!!
Jul 11, 2026
Can Hikaru Solve This Puzzle Blindfolded?
Jul 11, 2026
Crazy Race to Finish this Tournament!!
Jul 10, 2026
Bro hangs the QUEEEEEEEEN!!!
Jul 10, 2026
Unblock. Win. Block.
Jul 10, 2026
3550 Elo ????? HIKARU BREAKS RATING RECORDS!
Jul 9, 2026
Playing the Internet Gambit in Bullet Brawl
Jul 8, 2026
HOW TO FORCEABLY MATE WITH A LOLLI
Jul 8, 2026
WHICH OF THESE THREE WILL BE FIRST AMERICAN WORLD…
Jul 7, 2026
Sacs ROOOOOK to HANS!!
Jul 7, 2026
SLOWKARU SMASHES THE STAFFORD GAMBIT!!
Jul 6, 2026
WHY WON'T ANDREA BOT PLAY ME???
Jul 6, 2026