"Investigators say 29-year-old Daniel Naroditsky died on October 19, 2025, from an accidental drug overdose in Charlotte, North Carolina. A medical examiner in North Carolina says the chess star had a dangerous mix of drugs in his system when he died, including meth. MORE: Remembering beloved chess grandmaster, Bay Area native Daniel Naroditsky The report shows he also ingested two psychoactive ingredients found in kratom, which is a supplement that can be used as a stimulant."
"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- New details have been released in the death of a chess grandmaster from the Bay Area. Naroditsky was raised in San Mateo County, started as a child prodigy, and quickly became one of the most influential voices in the chess world. Naroditsky had a massive following worldwide and gained viral fame for winning games while wearing a blindfold. He graduated from Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough before going on to Stanford."
Daniel Naroditsky, 29, died on October 19, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, from an accidental drug overdose. A toxicology determination found a dangerous combination of drugs, including methamphetamine and two psychoactive compounds present in kratom. Kratom is identified as a supplement that can act as a stimulant. Naroditsky grew up in San Mateo County and emerged as a child chess prodigy who became one of the game's most influential voices. He amassed a large global following and gained viral attention for winning games while blindfolded. He graduated from Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough and later attended Stanford.
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