Hikaru Nakamura Biography

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Hikaru Nakamura : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Dec 09, 1987

Profession

Chess grandmaster, streamer

Birth Place

Hirakata, Japan

Age

37 Years

Hikaru Nakamura is a famous American Chess grandmaster, streamer, who was born on Dec 09, 1987 in Hirakata, Japan. Find Hikaru Nakamura age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Hikaru Nakamura’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Hikaru Nakamura

Christopher Hikaru Nakamura is a Japanese-American chess grandmaster, streamer, and YouTuber. The Hikaru Nakamura biography shows that he was born on December 9, 1987, in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. His mother is American, while his father is Japanese. He moved to the United States as a child and began playing chess at the age of seven. He was coached by his stepfather, FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry. He earned his grandmaster title at 15, becoming the youngest American to do so at the time. With a peak rating of 2816, he ranks among the top 10 highest-rated players in history and has represented the U.S. in multiple Chess Olympiads.

Hikaru Nakamura Chess

Hikaru Nakamura chess career began at a very young age. He became the youngest American to defeat an International Master at just 10. Over the years, he has won five U.S. Chess Championships and has represented the United States in seven Chess Olympiads, winning gold and bronze medals. He has also competed in several Candidates Tournaments, finishing second in 2024. He often ranks No. 1 in rapid and blitz formats. Today, Hikaru Nakamura chess skills continue to make him one of the most respected players in the world.

Hikaru Nakamura Net Worth

Hikaru Nakamura net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, although it is not confirmed. Hikaru Nakamura net worth makes him one of the richest chess players globally. Most of his earnings come from streaming and sponsorships rather than tournament prizes. He has millions of followers on Twitch and YouTube. His partnership with Misfits Gaming also adds to his income from esports. He also earns through brand endorsements, including energy drink deals. He donates to charity and invests in stocks too.

Hikaru Nakamura Height

Hikaru Nakamura height is 170 cm, which is nearly 5 feet 7 inches. While physical stature doesn’t influence chess skill, the Hikaru Nakamura height fact is one of the most frequently searched details about the grandmaster. However, he is better known for his sharp mind than his build.

Hikaru Nakamura Wife

Hikaru Nakamura wife is Atousa Pourkashiyan. She is an Iranian-American woman grandmaster. She was born on 16 May 1988 and has won the Iranian Women’s Chess Championship seven times. The couple married in 2023, and in July 2025, Hikaru announced during a stream that they were expecting their first child. Like her husband, Hikaru Nakamura wife is a strong and respected player in the chess community.