Daniel Naroditsky, American chess grandmaster, dead at 29
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Reuters
Published
Oct. 20, 2025, 4:58 p.m. ET
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29, his family said in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday.
“It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the family said. “Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community.”
Here’s the latest on the death of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
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No cause of death was given.


