American grandmaster Naroditsky died at the age of 29

American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died unexpectedly at the age of 29, xrust reported. The news was distributed by his club Charlotte Chess Center.

The family of the deceased also wrote on social networks xrust: with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Daniel Naroditsky. He was a talented chess player, commentator and teacher, and a respected member of the chess community.

The cause of death was not given. Naroditsky, born in California in 1995, was one of the most recognizable figures in US chess. A former world junior champion, he became a grandmaster in 2013.

In addition to competing, finishing ninth at the World Blitz Championship last year, he was widely known as a popular commentator, writer and online teacher. Naroditsky regularly broadcast on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.

From all over the chess world, words of gratitude pour in, with players and fans praising his teaching abilities and friendly nature.

Xrust American grandmaster Naroditsky died at the age of 29