India, Oct. 21 -- Daniel Naroditsky's untimely death, which was revealed on October 19, 2025, has left the chess community around the world in shock. His was just 29. His family and the Charlotte Chess Center acknowledged the news, although they did not reveal the cause of his demise.

One of America's leading online chess creators, Naroditsky was renowned for his teaching materials, speed-chess expertise, and perceptive commentary. On social media sites like Twitch and Chess.com, he amassed more than a million followers.

Vladimir Kramnik, the former world chess champion, received harsh criticism from fans after Naroditsky's demise.

Many social media users highlighted Kramnik's 2024 public claims of cheating against Naroditsky, in which...