Charlotte Chess Center on Instagram: "It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and cherished member of the chess community. He was also a loving son, brother, and loyal friend. We ask for privacy for Daniel’s family during this extremely difficult time. Let us honor Daniel by remembering his passion for chess and the inspiration he brought to us all."
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21K likes, 782 comments - charlottechesscenter on October 20, 2025: "It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and cherished member of the chess community. He was also a loving son, brother, and loyal friend. We ask for privacy for Daniel’s family during this extremely difficult time. Let us honor Daniel by remembering his passion for chess and the inspiration he brought to us all.".
  • solrize@lemmy.ml
    4·
    2 months ago

    Yikes! He was 29 and passed unexpectedly. There are many threads on r/chess about this, but not much more info for now. RIP Danya.

    • Bonifratz@sh.itjust.worksOP
      4·
      2 months ago

      GM Bortnyk (who found him) talked about it on his stream. He went there with another friend and at first they thought Naroditsky was sleeping. The cause of death is not known to Bortnyk.

      • solrize@lemmy.ml
        3·
        2 months ago

        OMG that is awful. Thanks for the update. Autopsy results will probably take a while and maybe we’ll find out more then, if the family is willing.