Speed Chess Championship: Nakamura beats Niemann, grabs third place

Hikaru Nakamura obtained third place in this year's Speed Chess Championship after beating Hans Niemann by a 21-9 score on Saturday. Nakamura prevailed in all 3 sections of the match, getting up to a 13-point lead during the bullet segment. This is the first time Nakamura does not reach the final of the Speed Chess Championship. | Photo: chess.com / Maria Emelianova

Sep 8, 2024 - 14:30
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Speed Chess Championship: Nakamura beats Niemann, grabs third place
Hikaru Nakamura obtained third place in this year's Speed Chess Championship after beating Hans Niemann by a 21-9 score on Saturday. Nakamura prevailed in all 3 sections of the match, getting up to a 13-point lead during the bullet segment. This is the first time Nakamura does not reach the final of the Speed Chess Championship. | Photo: chess.com / Maria Emelianova

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