Overview
- Charlotte police continue to investigate Daniel Naroditsky’s death with the cause not yet released, and reporting says investigators are considering suicide or accidental overdose pending toxicology.
- FIDE has referred Vladimir Kramnik’s public remarks to its Ethics and Disciplinary Commission for review of potential bullying and harassment violations.
- Kramnik says he feels no guilt, argues he never directly accused Naroditsky of cheating, alleges a cover‑up by chess authorities, and plans legal action while reporting death threats and seeking protective measures.
- Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura publicly condemned Kramnik’s conduct, and a petition is seeking a ban or revocation of his titles.
- Streamer Nemo Zhou calls for player boycotts of FIDE events and an independent inquiry, urging stronger safeguards against harassment in chess.