India, Oct. 21 -- US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, died on Monday, his family said in a statement. Naroditsky started as a child prodigy and rose as one of the most influential American voices in the sport.

With a FIDE rating of 2619, as of October 2025, Naroditsky was a prominent figure in the US chess as 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 fo...