21. Teoma Search: Hikaru Nakamura www.nscfchess.org/nscfhika.htm National Scholastic chess Foundation hikaru Nakamuraearns IM Norm (Sturbridge, Massachusetts, August 2002) Fourteen year old http://s.teoma.com/search?q=Hikaru Nakamura

22. Hikaru hikaru nakamura. hikaru's rapid ascent up the chess ladder beganin October 1995 and is truly phenomenal. In two short years, he http://www.chesscity.com/WHIZ_KIDS/Bios/hikaru.html

Hikaru Nakamura Hikaru's rapid ascent up the chess ladder began in October 1995 and is truly phenomenal. In two short years, he reached the 1800 level but seemed to have reached a plateau. Then, on New Year's Eve in 1997, when most kids are at a party or in bed, Hikaru upset International Master Jay Bonin, another youngest-ever record. This inspired him to challenge for higher goals, many of which he has already met. When Hikaru is playing, you can see the intensity in his face. There is a fierceness which cannot be denied, and it is in evidence on and off the chessboard. He works intensively on chess, studying all aspects of the game. Hikaru stunned the field in the annual blitz tournament at the National Open, and has continued his streak of fine performances at major events. His upset win in the first round of the 2000 New York Open attracted worldwide attention in the chess press. Hikaru at the 1998 World Youth Championships in Oropesa del Mar, Spain. Photo by Eric Schiller.

23. WHIZ KIDS This exclusive list was initially published by Cardoza Publishing in the bookWhiz Kids Teach chess by Eric Schiller and the Whiz Kids. hikaru nakamura, http://www.chesscity.com/WHIZ_KIDS/whiz_kids.html

The Cardoza Whiz Kids Whiz Kids are chosen on the basis of carefully selected criteria. This exclusive list was initially published by Cardoza Publishing in the book Whiz Kids Teach Chess by Eric Schiller and the Whiz Kids. This section follows the exploits of these prodigies, some of whom may be future World Champions in the making!! USA team at the 1998 World Youth Championships in Casa Galdana, Marina d'Or, Oropesa del Mar, Spain. Photo by Carla Hummel. Andrei Zaremba Asuka Nakamura Cindy Tsai Dmitry Schneider Harutyun Akopian Hikaru Nakamura Irina Krush Joan Santana ... Yelena Gorlin Whiz Kids Emeritus (Now over 20 years old) Gabe Kahane Greg Shahade Jenn Shahade Jenn Shahade ... Marcel Martinez Whiz Kid Candidates (Summer 2000) Here are the top players in each age group with a qualifying rating, as of June 2000. A high rating alone does not qualify automatically for the Whiz Kids program, but is required for consideration. An impressive international result is also needed, and many talented young players have yet to enjoy an opportunity to achieve one.

24. New York Masters d4. Sicilian Najdorf. Grunfeld Defense. IM hikaru nakamura. Not many players in thecountry would have an easy time of it against hikaru in 2 minute chess as in http://www.newyorkmasters.com/players/HikaruNakamura.html

About the Masters The Idea Format Directions Past Results Crosstables Money List Games Overall Standings ... Complete Participant List Other Things Links Pictures DONATE!! Name- Birthplace- Age- Title- USCF Rating- FIDE Rating- NY Masters Win%- Money Won - White Opening- Opening vs e4- Opening vs d4- Hikaru Nakamura Japan GM Sicilian Najdorf Grunfeld Defense GM Hikaru Nakamura

25. New York Masters second round opponent. The 14 year old IM hikaru nakamura is a verydangerous opponent, especially in action chess. He is very adept http://www.newyorkmasters.com/xtables/playbyplay19.html

About the Masters The Idea Format Directions Past Results Crosstables Money List Games Overall Standings ... Complete Participant List Other Things Links Pictures DONATE!! COMMENTARY BY GREG SHAHADE 19TH NY MASTER ACTION AUGUST 6 2002 www.newyorkmasters.com Things were looking great this Tuesday at the NY Masters. The weather was perfect and the club had installed a brand new air conditioner which worked wonders. You have to be happy about the new AC and the addition of the water cooler at the Marshall Chess Club. We had a lot of new players again this week, and some very strong ones at that. GM Alex Sherzer joined the fray along with IM’s Hikaru Nakamura and Rashid Ziatdinov. Rounding out the new players was NM Brian Hulse and a French player Jose-Claude de Sousa (2306 FIDE). We had 6 GMs and 8 IMs in the field, although we seem to be getting used to such turnouts. Notable about this tournament was the first time first place reached $500, so that would be a nice payday for a few hours of playing chess. GM Leonid Yudasin GM Evgeny Najer GM Alex Stripunsky GM Pavel Blatny GM Alex Sherzer IM Kamil Miton IM Hikaru Nakamura GM Michael Rohde IM Dmitry Schneider IM Rashid Ziatdinov SM Eli Vovsha IM Dean Ippolito FM Yuri Lapshun IM Justin Sarkar IM Jay Bonin NM Evgeny Gershov IM Jayson Gonzales NM Jose-Claude De Sousa NM Lev Milman NM Noah Siegel (rd 1 Bye) NM Peter Aravena (filler) FM Ylon Schwartz NM Rafael Furdzik NM Alex Beltre FM Boris Privman NM Yefim Treger NM Doug Pader NM Brian Hulse NM Oliver Chernin

26. National Scholastic Chess Champions National Scholastic chess Champions. 1997, Jack Regenbogen, hikaru nakamura, AdamMaltese, Asuka nakamura Matthew Traldi Sean Dobbin Leath Bing, Tomo Fukui Marc http://www.concentric.net/~williams/NatChess.html

National Scholastic Chess Champions YEAR KINDERGARTEN PRIMARY ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH HIGH SCHOOL John Watson Robert Newbold Larry Christiansen Craig Barnes Michael Rohde Larry Christiansen Lewis Cohen Michael Rohde Lewis Cohen John Fedorowicz Joel Benjamin James Rizzitano Richard Kaner Andy Lerner Perry Youngworth Jim Thibault Joe Longen Stephen Tierney Joel Benjamin Greg Small Tim Radermacher David Griego James Rizzitano John Jarecki K-8 K-9 Joel Benjamin John Jarecki Sandeep Joshi Kenneth Wright Anthony Ortega John Jarecki Joel Benjamin Marco Robert Paul Homer Stuart Rachels Andrew Metrick Issa Youssef Sandeep Joshi David Glueck John Litvinchuk Simon Yelsky Alex Chang Nickolai Parker Ilya Gurevich Marco Robert Danny Edelman Michael Podol Patrick Wolff Oliver Tai Evan Turtel Robby Adamson Danny Edelman Joseph Waxman Matt Goldman David Arnett K.K. Karanja Anatoly Trubman Marco Robert Danny Edelman Josh Waitzkin Jeff Sarwer Alex Chang Andy Fisher Robby Adamson Vivek Rao Danny Edelman John Viloria Tal Shaked Bobby Seltzer Oliver Tai Jesse Kraai Richard Hwang Vivek Rao Michael Klein Jonathon Ruch Matt Goldman John Viloria Erez Klein Eric Smith Richard Trepp Richard Phillips Alan Polk Joshua Waitzkin Alex Chang Nathaniel Graham Andy Fisher Elvin Wilson Oliver Tai Henry Yu Jesse Kraai Kyle Miller James Schuyler Marc Jiminez Harold Yazzie David Peterson Joshua Waitzkin Roy Runas Robert Seltzer Eric Grabowski Alex Sherzer David Peterson Nawrose Nur Tal Shaked Roy Runas Joshua Waitzkin Robert Seltzer Alex Feldman Mark Geist Peter Zuckerman William Surlow Michael Shulman Rigel Cappallo Nawrose Nur Tal Shaked

27. US Chess Federation Press Release #5 Of 2003 hikaru nakamura of White Plains, NY has broken the great Bobby hikaru was born December9, 1987 and final GM norm at the Bermuda International chess Festival on http://www.uschess.org/news/press/uspr0306.html

Chess News Current News Press Releases News Archives Section ... Descriptions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Tom Brownscombe February 7, 2003 (845) 562-8350, ext. 130 PRESS RELEASE #6 of 2003 scholastic@uschess.org HIKARU NAKAMURA BREAKS BOBBY FISCHER’S RECORD BECOMES YOUNGEST AMERICAN GRANDMASTER Hikaru Nakamura of White Plains, NY has broken the great Bobby Fischer’s record to become the youngest American Grandmaster (GM) ever. Hikaru was born December 9, 1987. At the age of 15 years, one month and 27 days, he earned his third and final GM norm at the Bermuda International Chess Festival on February 5, 2003 by defeating fellow American International Master (IM) Michael Mulyar of Westminster, Colorado. Bobby Fischer was born March 9, 1943 and earned the Grandmaster title at the Interzonal tournament in Portoroz, Yugoslavia on September 10, 1958 at the age of 15 years, six months and one day. Nakamura started playing tournament chess in 1995 at the age of 7. Just three years later he earned the title of National Master. In February of 2001, Nakamura earned the International Master title and set his eyes on becoming a Grandmaster. He achieved his first GM norm last year at the 2002 Bermuda International Chess Festival in Southampton, Bermuda. He earned his second GM norm at the 2002 Los Inmortales IV tournament in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic. Nakamura earned his third and final GM norm by scoring 7 ½ -3 ½ (six wins, three draws and two loses) to finish in clear second place at the 2003 Bermuda International GM-B tournament, a category X, twelve player round robin held in Southampton, Bermuda, January 25 to February 5, 2003. GM Daniel Fridman of Latvia won the Bermuda International GM-B tournament with a score of 8-3.

28. Untitled 123. February 28, 2001. 13year-old hikaru nakamura Becomes the YoungestInternational chess Master in Nation’s History. hikaru nakamura http://www.uschess.org/news/press/uspr0115.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Joan DuBois Press Release #15 of 2001 (845)562-8350, ext. 123 February 28, 2001 13-year-old Hikaru Nakamura Becomes the Youngest International Chess Master in Nation’s History Hikaru Nakamura, at the age of 13, has earned his 3 rd and final International Master Norm in Eger, Hungary, at the Europe Chess Eger International Round Robin, February 20, 2001. Hikaru now holds the record for being the youngest U.S. player to ever earn the International Chess Master title. Not only did he achieve the norm, but he won the tournament with 7.5 points out of 9, greatly exceeding the 6 points needed for the norm. Success in the chess world is not new to Hikaru, he has been a chess prodigy for several years. Starting out in 1995 with an initial rating of 700, he rapidly ascended the chess ladder, becoming a National Master within a short two and a half years. Hikaru has also earned the distinction of becoming one of the youngest players to defeat a Grandmaster, when he defeated GM Alexander Stripunsky at the Land of the Sky Open in Ashville, North Carolina, in February 1999. Hikaru hopes to continue his record-setting ways, as he pursues a career in chess, moving on to his next goal, achieving the Grandmaster title.

29. US Championships Seattle 2003. Round 1 year making the tournament probably the biggest, annual prize for chess anywherein William M, Enhbat, Tegshsuren 01 Kaidanov, Gregory S, nakamura, hikaru 1/2 http://www.chesscenter.com/twic/event/chus2003/r1.html

Home TWIC Shop Bridge ... EMAIL LCC US Championships Seattle 2003. Round 1 Press Release by John Henderson Round 1 10th January 2003 Top seed Gregory Kaidanov However this isn't the case with the general media who suddenly hit us on the opening day. It's always a problem dealing with them - but a pleasant one as they often appreciate the time spent explaining all the background of certain players, the tournament structure and the nuances of the chess scene. This invariably leads to positive PR for chess and the Championships where it is badly needed. Their participation marks another landmark in a tournament that, for 155 years, drew white men pretty much exclusively. Last year, America's Foundation for Chess radically changed the tournament's format, opening it to dozens more players by way of qualifying events - including, for the first time, women. The field has also expanded to fifty-eight comprising twenty seeds that include the 2001 and 2002 US Junior champions, thirty six qualifiers and two wild cards nominated by the A4FC; 14-year-old New Yorker Laura Ross who has already scored international level results and the winner of the 2002 Samford Fellowship, 18-year-old Varuzhan Akobian. This year's winner will take home $25,000 (Bobby Fischer only took home $2,500 after winning his record-breaking eighth title in 1966) from a total prize fund of $255,000; an increase of $50,000 from last year making the tournament probably the biggest, annual prize for chess anywhere in the world.

30. The Winner Provides tournament details, pictures, and contact information.Category Games Board Games Battle Games chess Regional Bermuda......The 20th Bermuda International chess Festival will be held from January 25th till inthe Americas won by Giovanni Vescovi of Brazil and hikaru nakamura of USA http://www.bermuda.bm/chess/

THE WINNER OF THE FIDE AWARD FOR THE BEST INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT. The 20th Bermuda International Chess Festival will be held from January 25th till February 9th 2003 and will consist of the following events: The Bermuda Invitationals ended with the 5th strongest tournament ever in the Americas won by Giovanni Vescovi of Brazil and Hikaru Nakamura of USA getting his third and final GM norm and becoming the youngest ever USA GM, beating Bobby Fischer's record! Pictures are: - All the players plus organisers; - Women's World Champion, Zhu Chen, and Organiser, Nigel Freeman, with Giovanni Vescovi - Hikaru Nakamura Bermuda Open: A five rounds weekend Swiss Open. February 7th-February 9th Bermuda Blitz: February 6th For further information please contact Nigel Freeman at: P.O. Box MA 353 Sandys, Bermuda MA BX Phone: (441) 234-2322 Fax: (441) 236-7685 Email: cadilly@ibl.bm

31. The Winner nakamura, hikaru m USA 2520 7.5; GM Norm! http://www.bermuda.bm/chess/gmb.html

Berg Emanuel IM Blatny Pavel GM Dinstuhl Volkmar IM Fridman Daniel GM Kallio Heikki GM Moreno Carnero Javier IM Mulyar Michael IM Nakamura Hikaru IM Paschall William IM Perelshteyn Eugene IM Schmaltz Roland GM Seul Georg IM Average rating: 2476.58 - Cat X Prize Fund (USD): 1500, 1000, 600, 400, 300, 200 plus $50 per win GMB Round 11 Standings: 1. Fridman, Daniel g LAT 2572 8.0; 2. Nakamura, Hikaru m USA 2520 7.5; GM Norm! 3. Perelshteyn, Eugene m USA 2442 7.0; 4. Schmaltz, Roland g GER 2529 6.5; 5. Berg, Emanuel m SWE 2527 5.5; 6. Moreno Carnero, Javier m ESP 2508 5.5; 7. Paschall, William M m USA 2444 5.0; 8. Kallio, Heikki g FIN 2474 5.0; 9. Seul, Georg m GER 2437 5.0; 10. Dinstuhl, Volkmar m GER 2416 4.5; 11. Blatny, Pavel g CZE 2475 3.5; 12. Mulyar, Michael A m USA 2446 3.0; Round 11 Results: Berg, E - Kallio, H CBF TXT Blatny, P - Fridman, D CBF TXT Paschall, W - Perelshteyn, E CBF TXT Mulyar, M - Nakamura, H CBF TXT Seul, G - Schmaltz, R CBF TXT Disntuhl, V - Moreno, J CBF TXT All Games for Round 11 CBF TXT Round 10 Results: Kallio, H - Dinstuhl, V CBF TXT Moreno, J - Seul, G

32. Austin Chess Club's Forum - QuickTopic Bulletin Board S RECORD BECOMES YOUNGEST AMERICAN GRANDMASTER hikaru nakamura of White hikaru wasborn December 9, 1987 GM norm at the Bermuda International chess Festival on http://www.quicktopic.com/15/H/XEEbWSxEwVGsH

Sign In to access your topic list New Topic New Doc Review My Topics Topic: Views: 3640, Unique: 467 Subscribers: 7 What's this? Printer-Friendly Page email 310-317 of 317 Messages Robin E. Kelly 04-11-2003 09:06 PM ET (US) Norm, Hey now at least I know why I havent gotten replys from you in the past. All of my e-mail addresses are on Yahoo and yes I get lots of junk in my box. I returned the tapes to Chris's house tonight and left a note for him to take them to you at Chess club tomorrow. I really enjoyed the club last week. Hope to see you and Joyce soon. Thanks for the book. Maybe we can organize something for the summer months. Im off Wednesday and Thursday and will be catching up on yard work but I'll try to give you a call. You guys have a good time Saturday morning Im looking forward to next time. Norm Pruitt 04-09-2003 09:42 AM ET (US) Robin K. Joyce said you sent an email. Did not receive anything. If your email comes from yahoo, I have a block on all mail from that ISP because of the volumes of junk mail. Leave me a message on this board and I will call you.

33. ChessBase.com - Chess News Round four report on the 2003 AF4C US chess Championships in Seattle. Also gettingin on the action is the 2001 US Junior Champion hikaru nakamura, 15, after http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=708

34. ChessBase.com - Chess News fund of $255,000 – the biggest annual prize for a chess tournament anywhere Afteran opening round draw with hikaru nakamura, the defending champion followed http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=702

35. Yermolinsky Wins US Open sensation of the tournament was hikaru nakamura, who won nakamura's only losses wereto grandmasters Wojtkiewicz and ever happened at a chess tournament before http://www.calchess.org/USOpen99.html

36. U.S. Chess Championship (Round Four) the 15year old upstart from New York, IM hikaru nakamura. He is going for hisfinal GM norm and is known as one of the brightest stars in American chess. http://www.thechessdrum.net/tournaments/USchess2003/round4.html

The Game of "Doom" Most everyone is familiar with the legendary videogame, "Doom." It is a hyper-violent game where the player is armed with an arsenal of weapons and shoots his/her way through obstacles and predators. In the 4th round of today's matches, games were certainly less violent overall, but both Ashley and Muhammad games were the exceptions. GM Maurice Ashley was paired against the 15-year old upstart from New York, IM Hikaru Nakamura. He is going for his final GM norm and is known as one of the brightest stars in American chess. Of course Ashley knows his worthy opponent quite well. This highly-anticipated game attracted a large crowd at the Internet Chess Club (ICC) and the viewers were not to be disappointed. Ashley played the 6.Bc4 line against the Najdorf and combined the system with the hyper-aggressive 7.Bg5 and 8.Qf3. Of course, these systems have be the subject of analysis for years and none other than GM Bobby Fischer made the Sozin Attack a formidable weapon. Attempting to set up a comfortable position with 11 h6, black's move was met by Ashley's thrust hitting the a8-rook and the f6-knight. So black played the normal 12 Bb7 and Ashley turned up the heat with what appeared to be a strong attack after 13.Qh3 dxe5 14.Nxe6! fxe6 15.Bxe6 Rd8 (see diagram). Ashley gave a long think and reeled off

37. U.S. Chess Championship (Round Eight) IM hikaru nakamura had a tough pairing playing the black his Sozin Attack from theAshleynakamura (Round four Players at the Internet chess Club had already http://www.thechessdrum.net/tournaments/USchess2003/round8.html

Eight-way Tie for 1st!! In the penultimate eighth round, there was some serious bloodletting as 21 of the 29 games were decisive. This sets up an exciting finalé for the national crown as eight players are currently tied for 1st and numerous norms are at stake. Of course, there will have to be a tie-breaker as there are also another seven players tied for second only one-half point out of the lead. FM Stephen Muhammad is a point out of the lead along with 12 others and still has a chance at the GM norm if he scores against IM Boris Kreiman in the last round. On Board 1, GM Joel Benjamin upended GM Alexander Shabalov in a very exciting Ruy Lopez when after sacrificing the exchange, Shabalov overextended his attack and later erred with 48 d5? Benjamin simply snapped off the pawn willing to meet 49 Qxd5 with 50.Rxe5! The ensuing endgame was a technical win for Benjamin and he moved into the leader's circle. IM Hikaru Nakamura had a tough pairing playing the black pieces against GM Boris Gulko , the only player to have won both the Soviet and the U.S. Championships. Nakamura attempted to rattle the steady veteran with a speculative line in the English, but after 8 0-0, he was hit with (diagram) A mere few moves later, black's position was under heavy pressure as the queen had to run for her life after 16.Nd5 Qa5+ 17.b4! Qa3. However, Gulko's next move of 18.Bxb8 (if 18 Rxb8 19.Ne7+ and 20.Qxd8) immediately won a piece. Nakamura made a futile attempt to liquidate into a drawing position and ultimately decided to conserve his energy in an attempt to earn his GM norm in the last round. He will be favored against

38. Latest Releases Krush, Jordy MontReynaud, Gabe Kahane, Matthew Ho, Asuka nakamura, hikaru nakamura,Jennifer Shahade and Greg Shahade. Includes a complete chess course for http://www.chessworks.com/books/latestrl.htm

Last updated Saturday, July 13, 2002 Additional information on all books available at Chess City 639 Essential Endgame Positions Eric Schiller presents detailed discussion of 639 endgame positions , with compete explanations, concepts, and everything from elementary checkmates to complex double-rook endgames. Quiz and workout chapters help the student absorb the information. Secrets of the King's Indian Grandmaster Eduard Gufeld and Eric Schiller reveal the secrets of the King's Indian Defense! This book covers all the fundamental ideas of the popular King's Indian Defense, with typical strategies, attacks, counterattacks and tactics for both sides. Over 300 pages with more than 300 diagrams, the book includes a Hall of Fame section displaying the prowess of the most formidable King's Indian players. All the major variations are covered. Encyclopedia of Chess Wisdom A cornucopia of chess advice, critically examined by Eric Schiller. Get tips on the opening, middlegame and endgame, even chess rules and etiquette. Aimed at players rated 1200-2000, this unique collection deserves careful study, and is sure to lead to better results at the chessboard. The Encyclopedia of Chess Wisdom was published by Cardoza in November, 1998. You can see the contents and a sample chapter in PDF format.

39. World Youth 1998 hikaru nakamura (B12). It never completely came together for hikaru, who will usethis He did, however, play some sparkling chess including some very sharp http://www.chessworks.com/events/98events/1998WYCC.html

World Youth Chess Championships 87 national federations sent delegations to the 1998 Championships. Not surprisingly, the major chess powers dominated the event. Another factor came into play this year, as the event was open to multiple players from the same federation in each age category. The United States Chess Federation refused to allow the extra players, and were at a huge disadvantage, with a mere 12 players compared to over 50 from several countries. The USCF decision to reduce the number of coaches from three to two also hurt the team. England had a very small delegation, but more than made up for that by sweeping the gold medals in the Under-18 group. Overall National Standings Boys 18 Girls 18 Boys 16 Girls 16 Boys 14 Girls 14 Boys 12 Girls 12 ... Overview of American Performances Overall National Standings Teams with overall plus scores Place Federation Points 110 Russia Ukraine China Georgia Hungary Poland Spain Rumania Azerbaijan India Kazakstan Yugoslavia Belarus Germany Argentina Slovakia Latvia United States Lithuania Croatia Slovenia Greece Individual results for top ten in each age group, and the American players. There was a problem with the Girls under-16 file as delivered, so that section will have to wait.

40. USJI Photos 2001 United States Junior Invitational. chess Championship. Photos.hikaru nakamura is the 2001 US Junior Champion. Front row, left http://www.greencountrychess.com/Archive/USJI2K01/USJI_Photos.htm

2001 United States Junior Invitational Chess Championship Photos Hikaru Nakamura is the 2001 U.S. Junior Champion. Front row, left to right, Andrei Zaremba, Todd Andrews, Steven Winer, David Pruess, Justin Sarkar (Back Row, left to right, Lynne Chapman, Asuka Nakamura, Dmitry Schneider, Vinay Bhat, Philip Wang, and Hikaru Nakamura, Robert Tanner. David Pruess and Hikaru Nakamura IM Hikaru Nakamura NM David Pruess IM Vinay Bhat IM Vinay Bhat and NM David Pruess FM Andrei Zaremba FM Dmitri Schneider FM Todd Andrews FM Justin Sarkar FM Steven Winer FM Philip Wang Asuka Nakamura Asuka Nakamura watches Hikaru, Philip Wang, Todd Andrews, and Andrei Zaremba play bughouse after the final round of the championship. [Home] [Chess Camp Info] [Chess Table] [GCC Classes] ... [GCC Archives] Last modified: 01/08/03

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