Hikaru Nakamura
A top American Grandmaster and popular chess streamer. Hans Niemann accused Hikaru of speaking negatively about him on Twitch. He's also discussed as a potential chessboxing opponent for Magnus.
Videos Mentioning Hikaru Nakamura
GothamChess: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, Cheating Scandal & Chess Bots | Lex Fridman Podcast #327
Lex Fridman
A top American Grandmaster and popular chess streamer. Hans Niemann accused Hikaru of speaking negatively about him on Twitch. He's also discussed as a potential chessboxing opponent for Magnus.
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley — The Path and Strategies of World-Class Mastery | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A top chess player who saw a massive increase in his Twitch followers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #315
Lex Fridman
A chess streamer and Grandmaster who Carlsen mentioned didn't believe his previous hints about not defending the World Championship due to past statements.
Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #319
Lex Fridman
A Grandmaster who fanned the flames of cheating accusations against Hans Niemann. He is known for his aggressive style of play.