World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura to Play in Inaugural WR Bughouse - BusinessWorld Online

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura to play in inaugural WR Bughouse - BusinessWorld Online

WORLD NO. 2 Hikaru Nakamura will clash with the best the country can offer but in a different kind of chess as he sees action in Monday’s inaugural WR Bughouse Championship at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig. “Good morning from Manila,” said Mr. Nakamura via social media after flying to the country early on Sunday. “Through chess, I’ve been able to travel around the world, and this is now the 63rd unique country I’ve been to,” he added. Mr.…

GM Hikaru Nakamura in town, banners WR Bughouse Championship

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura will try to dazzle Filipino fans but in a different kind of chess as he spearheads a big cast of challengers in the inaugural WR Bughouse Championship at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig on Monday, June 1.The American super Grandmaster will partner with German Wadim Rosenstein, founder of the organizing WR chess, in the field that drew 52 teams of two, including 13 foreign entries.“Good morning from Manila. Throug…