Hikaru Nakamura's Rating Strategy Sparks Candidates Controversy

Hikaru Nakamura, a top chess player, is trying to qualify for a big chess tournament.

To do this, he needs a high average rating.

Instead of playing in difficult, high-profile tournaments, he's playing in smaller events.

This is because the rules let players qualify based on their average rating.

Some people think this is clever, while others think it's not in the spirit of the game.

Experts disagree, with some saying it's fine as long as he follows the rules.

The chess world is split on whether this is a smart strategy or a way to exploit the rules.