This is the very first book to focus exclusively on Hikaru Nakamura, the greatest American chess player since the legendary Robert James Fischer. The book features a prologue penned by Lubosh Kavalek, who was none other than Bobby's insider and supporter at the "match of the century" against Boris Spasski in 1972.

In ten chapters. the authors focus on the main reasons for the success of Nakamura, who, like arch-rival Magnus Carlsen, was coached for nearly a year by Garry Kasparov.

In addition to an exclusive interview, of special interest are contributions by prominent chess greats, such as three-time U.S. national champion Lubosh Kavalek. Kavalek has been following Hikaru's ascent to the summit of chess at close range. Which is why he is ideally placed to deliver a reliable verdict on this exceptional player. Many chess fans admire Hikaru Nakarnura's furious attacking talent. and wish him all the best for a successful career.

Content:
007 About this book

010 Prologue (Lubosh Kavalek) - Hikaru's rise to the heights

033 Chapter 1

036 Apprenticeship or the American way to success

053 Zwischenzüge (Bettina Trabert) - Reminiscences of a chess game

056 Chapter 2

062 The magic of openings

062 A) Developing a repertoire

064 B) His score in the openings

076 C) Best novelties

080 Zwischenzüge (Kris Littlejohn) - As Hikaru Nakamura's second

084 Chapter 3

087 Flying high with endgame skills

097 Zwischenzüge - Endgame test

098 Chapter 4

100 The tactical pro

105 Zwischenzüge - Tactics test

106 Chapter 5

109 No victory without a struggle - In Bobby Fischer's footsteps

125 Chapter 6

129 Hikaru Nakamura in an exclusive interview

140 Chapter 7

144 The sky's the limit

157 Chapter 8

164 The Gambler

173 Zwischenzüge - 1:58 - Nakamura plays blitz

176 Chapter 9

186 His great love the King's Indian - a short repertoire à la Nakamura

198 Chapter 10 - Hikaru Nakamura's best games

215 Epilogue

219 Appendix