Hikaru Nakamura Discusses EWC 2026 Semifinal Loss

In a thrilling showdown at the EWC 2026 Chess semifinals, Hikaru Nakamura battled Denis Lazavik but fell short, losing 1.5-3.5. After a mix of draws and losses, Hikaru humorously critiqued the chess format, suggesting it might need a sprinkle of excitement to keep fans on the edge of their seats.