Hikaru Nakamura Net Worth, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Bio

Hikaru Nakamura is a talented chess player who is originally from Japan. He has won the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament along with numerous state and international level chess championships. He had even won the Grandmaster title when he was just 15 years old.

We can see his tournament and matches on the internet. Through his craftsmanship on chess, he has successfully amassed thousands of followers.

Hikaru Nakamura Age

What could be the age of this extraordinarily talented chess player? Hikaru Nakamura is in his early thirties as he has reached 33 years old as of 2021. He was born on December 9, 1987 which is why he celebrates his birthday on December 9 every year. This also means that he is a Sagittarius by his zodiac.

Height and Weight

Hikaru Nakamura has an average height since he stands 5 feet 5 inches tall. His weight is 75 kg and he does not participate much in fitness activities. Similarly, Hikaru has not opened up about his diet routine and meal details either.

Nakamura has silky black hair and sharp brown eyes. He is mostly known for his calm and thoughtful looks which are usually seen when he plays chess.

Hikaru Nakamura Height

Hikaru Nakamura Net Worth

The net worth of Hikaru Nakamura is $50 million as of 2021. His monthly income crosses $1 million. Hikaru is one of the richest chess players from his region.


The major and only source of his income is through chess tournaments. He earns a lot from the rewards, cash prizes, and participation in several chess tournaments.

Net Worth$50 million
Estimated Salary$1 million per month
Annual Earnings$15 million
Last Updated2021
Hikaru Nakamura Net Worth

Family and Early Life

Hikaru Nakamura was born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture in Japan. His mother is American while his father is Japanese which is why he belongs to multiracial ethnicity. His father’s name is Shuichi Nakamura and the name of his mother is Carolyn Merrow Nakamura.

Hikaru’s mother was a musician and his father was a teacher. His family moved to the United States when he was two years old and since then, he has been living in the States. He had to go through a difficult time after his parents divorced.

Hikaru’s stepfather, Sunil Weeramantry trained him and his brother to become a professional chess player. The name of his brother is Asuka Nakamura. Although Hikaru has not shared information regarding his academic qualification, he must a college graduate.

Career as a chess player

Hikaru Nakamura began his career at the age of 15 after he won the Grandmaster title. He was personally trained by his stepfather and has won many tournaments since then.


He even won a gold medal along with two bronze medals on behalf of the United States at Chess Olympiads. Nakamura has traveled to numerous countries for participating in chess championships. Not only that but also he is one of the richest chess players from the United States.


The latest championship that Hikaru participated in was called Magnus Carlsen Invitational 2020. He made it to the final against Carlsen but he lost in the tiebreaker round. Nakamura has an exceptional speed and has expertise on rapid and blitz chess.

Girlfriend and Dating

Hikaru Nakamura has a gorgeous girlfriend whose name is Maria De Rosa. Maria is a chess player as well and she designs jewelry too. The couple has not tied marital knots yet.

Hikaru and Maria often travel and explore diverse cuisines. They have not shared their marriage plans but once they announce their wedding, we will share the details with you.

Hikaru Nakamura Girlfriend
Hikaru with girlfriend Rosa

Factual Information

  • Hikaru Nakamura loves Italian cuisine and he often travels to try it.
  • There is more information related to his life and career on his Wikipedia page.

Tabular Bio/Wiki

Quick Info
Real NameHikaru Nakamura
Nick NameHikaru
Age33 years old
Date of BirthDecember 9, 1987
Family NameNakamura
Place of OriginHirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Birth SignSagittarius
Current ResidenceUnited States
Fluently SpeaksEnglish, Japanese
Profession(s)Chess Player
Award(s)Several Chess Championships
Family Details
DadShuichi Nakamura
MomCarolyn Merrow Nakamura
Brother(s)Asuka Nakamura
Sister(s)No Sister
High SchoolLocal High School
UniversityNot Known
Academic QualificationCollege Graduate
Physical Stats
Height in Feet5 feet 5 inches
Weight in Kg75 kg
Height in Meter1.67 m
Weight in Lbs165 lbs
Shoe Size (US)6
MeasurementNot Available
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBrown
GirlfriendMaria De Rosa
Marital StatusUnmarried
Son(s)Not Relevant
Media PresenceFacebook, Instagram, Twitter

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