India, Oct. 21 -- Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, a well-known chess player from the United States at the age of 29 on Sunday, October 19, his family announced in a statement on social media.

With a FIDE rating of 2619, as of October 2025, Naroditsky was a prominent figure in US chess. Other top players from the US, such as Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik expressed shock at the news.

A statement from his family was shared by Charlotte Chess Center, a Charlotte-based chess club where Naroditsky was a member.

"The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel's unexpected passing," the statement read. "Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves."...