"The Charlotte Chess Center where Naroditsky was based shared the news of his death, noting that his family asked for privacy and was not commenting on the cause. "Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community," Naroditsky's home club said. "RIP my great friend Daniel Naroditsky, I still can't believe," Charlotte's other speed chess superstar, Ukrainian grandmaster Olexandr Bortnyk wrote."
"It shared an image of a young Naroditsky, in the spotlight since a very early age as a chess prodigy, training with Kasparov. "Danya's talent, creativity, and love for chessw inspired everyone who knew him, from students to fellow competitors," the foundation wrote. Indian former world champion Viswanathan Anand, another legend of the game who Naroditsky liked to verbally impersonate on air, said that the chess world would miss his presence."
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old grandmaster, died unexpectedly, prompting widespread tributes across the chess community. He had posted a YouTube video days before his death after a brief hiatus, with a playful title beginning "You thought I was gone!?" The Charlotte Chess Center announced his death and noted the family asked for privacy and was not commenting on the cause. His home club described him as a talented player, educator, and beloved community member. Peers including Olexandr Bortnyk and Viswanathan Anand expressed shock and grief. The Kasparov Chess Foundation remembered him as one of its brightest program stars. He was born in California to emigrés from the former Soviet Union.
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