Episode #330
Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
Hikaru Nakamura is a chess super grandmaster and is currently the #1 ranked blitz chess player in the world. He is also one of the top chess streamers on Twitch and YouTube.
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What this episode covers
Hikaru Nakamura is a chess super grandmaster and is currently the #1 ranked blitz chess player in the world. He is also one of the top chess streamers on Twitch and YouTube.
Where to start
Greatest chess player of all time
Hikaru Nakamura and Lex Fridman discuss greatest chess player of all time.
Start at 1:24:44
A private game vs Magnus Carlsen
Hikaru Nakamura and Lex Fridman discuss a private game vs magnus carlsen.
Start at 6:59
Hans Niemann cheating scandal
Hikaru Nakamura and Lex Fridman discuss hans niemann cheating scandal.
Start at 1:00:28
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Key takeaways
- Introduction
- A private game vs Magnus Carlsen
- Chess openings
- Mental preparation