American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His unexpected passing was announced by the Charlotte Chess Club, where he taught, and shared by his family. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Naroditsky was recognized as a chess prodigy from a young age, growing up in San Mateo County, California. He achieved the title of World Chess Champion at 18 and became a grandmaster in 2013. He consistently ranked among the top 200 chess players globally and was a prominent figure in fast-paced blitz chess, holding a top 25 ranking.
In addition to his playing career, Naroditsky was a popular chess commentator and an online educator, known for his engaging streams on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. He also authored two books on chess, making him one of the youngest published authors in the field. His recent victory at the US National Blitz Championship in August, where he achieved a perfect score, was a notable accomplishment.
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