Kasparov about Nakamura

I'm not saying Kasparov's opinion is infallible, but it's Kasparov. There has to be some validity to it. I'm really not chess-smart enough to analyze Naka's games to the level of understanding if he's trying to make a show of his play. But I trust Kasparov's opinion.

There's no love lost between the two.

I think he is right.  He didn't say he would be world champion, only that he'd have a real shot, and I get what he's saying.  Nakamura's games are usually quite interesting and the fact that he gets away with what he does and is as high a rating as he is with these types of games is encouraging to me as I favor wild high action lines as well.  Even if he doesn't become world champion, there is no argument that he is one of the best in the world and better than I'll ever be.

That said, I'm definitely more a Kasparov fan.  Some of his games are just pure artistic genius.  His Immortal game is unbelievable.

Not questioning other's opinions is the first step to doom.

I just said there has to be some validity to it but resolved that I really have no ability to judge its accuracy. No doom here.

Okay, but on the other hand, Kramnik argued, "It is a big misconception to believe that Nakamura is a wild attacking player. If we examine his games closely, there should be no doubt that his play resembles Capablanca's style." Source: Same as the OP's source.