Daniel Naroditsky often referred to as Danya, was an American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator.
American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, one of the most recognisable faces in contemporary chess, has died at the age of 29. The news, confirmed by the Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, was met with shock across the global chess community. This article examines Naroditsky’s background, career highlights, influence on the game, and why his passing resonates even beyond U.S. chess circles — including for Indian audiences interested in the global chess ecosystem. Early Life and Rise Born on 9 November 1995 in San Mateo, California, United States, Naroditsky learned chess from his…
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