US EditionChess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is remembered as a leader in the game’s online surge
- On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Charlotte Chess Center announced Daniel Naroditsky died at his home in Charlotte at age 29, sending shockwaves through the chess community worldwide.
- Vladimir Kramnik, the former World Chess Champion, publicly accused Daniel Naroditsky in early 2024 of cheating using a second screen and has long claimed he 'presents facts' despite critics citing no evidence.
- In his final livestream, Naroditsky said, `Ever since the Kramnik stuff, I feel like if I start doing well, people assume the worst of intentions,` and appeared deeply distressed on Twitch stream last Saturday.
- The chess community is re-examining the emotional pressure on Naroditsky, while Vladimir Kramnik posted on X questioning the death’s circumstances and hinting at substance abuse.
- The tragedy has reignited debate about public figures' responsibility and platform roles, as Chess.com shut down Kramnik's blog in 2023 and experts warn cheating online is 100 to 200 times higher.
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Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is remembered as a leader in the game’s online surge
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and COREY WILLIAMS Daniel Naroditsky, a standard-bearer in the world of competitive chess that flourished in the COVID-19 pandemic, died Monday at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greats of the game who helped usher in its digital era. Related Articles Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags A United Airlines emergency landing l…
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