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#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
Lex Fridman Podcast
Hikaru's Early Chess Journey
- At age 7 or 8, after a 6-month break imposed by his parents, Hikaru won his first three chess games upon returning.
- In the fourth game, ironically, he lost by checkmate.
- Despite this setback, he persevered, rapidly improving his skills by playing constantly, both online and against his brother, and by studying chess books, focusing on tactics and openings.
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