Nakamura continues his stranglehold on Bullet Brawl. His tenth consecutive victory this year leaves no doubt about who owns the format. He finished with 182 points, 42 clear of Bortnyk in second place.
This isn't a streak anymore. It's dominance. Nakamura has shown up to every Bullet Brawl in 2026 and won every single one. That's the kind of consistency you see from players who understand a format so deeply that everyone else is playing a different game.
The gap between first and second tells you everything. Forty-two points isn't close. Bortnyk played well enough to finish runner-up but remained firmly in Nakamura's shadow. The field knew what they were up against before the first move.
Bullet rewards pattern recognition and calculation speed under pressure. Nakamura excels at both. His preparation is tight, his nerves are ice, and his willingness to take calculated risks sets him apart. Most players tighten up in bullet. Nakamura accelerates.
The 10th win raises an obvious question: is there anyone who can break through? The 2026 calendar still has months left. Until someone stops him, Nakamura's claim to be the best bullet player in the world isn't opinion. It's fact written in tournament results.