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Why is World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura playing in lower-rated tournaments such as Iowa Open, Louisiana State Championship?

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World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura secured a comfortable title win at the Iowa Open. Nakamura’s decision to target such lower-rated tournaments stems from his desire to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE Rating pathway.

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Why is World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura playing in lower-rated tournaments such as Iowa Open, Louisiana State Championship?

World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura secured a comfortable title win at the Iowa Open. Nakamura’s decision to target such lower-rated tournaments stems from his desire to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE Rating pathway.

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