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Hans Niemann questions Hikaru Nakamura using headphones during prize money tournaments: 'Clear competitive advantage'
Hans Niemann has objected to Hikaru Nakamura being allowed to use headphones during prize money tournaments. He feels it ...
Hans Niemann calls out Hikaru Nakamura for wearing headphones during prize money events: ‘Competitive advantage, double standards’
Taking a dig at Nakamura, Niemann called out the World No. 2, saying Nakamura is getting an unfair "competitive advantage and ...
Chess Hits the Big Stage
On October 4th, 2025, the world’s spotlight turns to Arlington as America’s finest take on India’s stars in Checkmate: USA vs ...
'Chess mafia prioritizes profits': Niemann opens new front against Carlsen, urges to protect FIDE and chess
American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has once again attacked Magnus Carlsen. He has urged the fans and players to protect FIDE ...
Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh to lead India vs the USA in unique chess battle
The attempt to “reimagine chess for a new era” will see top players like Gukesh, Arjun, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana ...