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U.S. Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, Dies Unexpectedly

Public tributes highlight his influence beyond the board.

Overview

  • Charlotte Chess Center announced his death and described him as a talented player, teacher, and cherished member of the community.
  • The club said he was 29 and requested privacy for his family during this period.
  • No cause of death has been released, with further details still pending.
  • FIDE offered condolences on X, praising him as a gifted player, commentator, and educator.
  • He earned the grandmaster title in 2013 at age 18 and later reached large audiences with instructional content on Twitch (about 340,000 followers) and YouTube (over 480,000).