Is Hikaru the most charming and funny chess player?
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DSlayer_72
Apr 5, 2024
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#1
Hikaru Nakamura is undeniably one of the most charming and funny chess players in the world. His interviews showcase his remarkable wit and engaging personality, making him a fan favorite. With a quick and clever sense of humor, Nakamura effortlessly combines his deep chess knowledge with entertaining banter, captivating both chess enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. His ability to inject levity into intense competitions sets him apart, creating a unique and enjoyable experience for spectators. Nakamura's charismatic presence and infectious laughter make him a joy to watch, adding an extra layer of excitement to the world of chess.
Nakamura wants to enjoy chess and is entertaining but he is too laid back for classical chess. He plays a lot of weird openings which is fine in speed chess but not that successful against the strongest players when they have time to think. He needs to settle down and play serious unfun chess if he hopes to ever win the world championship. It would be a shame if he never wins the title because he doesn't take it as seriously as he should. He can always be a chess content creator but the window of winning the title is closing at his age.
I mean, the chess board is pretty funny too then.
Aug 25, 2024
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#6
I am pretty new to the chess scene but Hikaru gives me weird vibes. I saw he posted a video the other day and in the thumbnail there was a picture of him looking at some kids playing chess and he titled the video "forcibly mating 500s for educational purposes".
That strikes me as pretty creepy.
Video is here, but you will need to go to his channel to see the thumbnail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw6mk4vUdG8
Aug 25, 2024
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#7
I like his personality but I don't like to watch him play. But that is only because my almost 50 year old brain cannot keep up with his playing speed 
