Chess World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura to Meet Indian Comedian Samay Raina at FIDE World Cup

Chess World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura to Meet Indian Comedian Samay Raina at FIDE World Cup

In a surprising turn of events, Chess World No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura revealed his desire to meet Indian comedian Samay Raina during his upcoming visit to India for the FIDE World Cup later this year. Nakamura, known for his outspoken personality, expressed his excitement at the prospect of meeting Raina, who has gained popularity for promoting chess through his online shows.

Raina, famous for his ‘OP’ phrase and his efforts in popularizing chess during the Covid-19 pandemic, has recently been embroiled in controversy following a controversial YouTube video on his show India’s Got Latent. Despite the ongoing controversy, Nakamura expressed his admiration for Raina’s work and his impact on the chess community.

During the recent Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event, Nakamura unknowingly joined the Samay Raina-Ranveer Allahbadia controversy by expressing his desire to meet Raina. Despite not being aware of the recent controversy surrounding Raina, Nakamura spoke highly of the Indian comedian and his contributions to the world of chess.

“It would be fun to finally meet Samay! I think I haven’t met him yet. It’s wild to see what he’s done with comedy and chess. Hopefully I will have a chance to meet him,” Nakamura said in an interview with ChessBase India.

The upcoming FIDE World Cup in India promises to be an exciting event, with Nakamura’s visit adding an extra layer of anticipation. As the chess world eagerly awaits the meeting between Nakamura and Raina, fans can expect an interesting exchange between two prominent figures in the chess community.