Authors : Harry Sekulich, Gabriela Pomeroy Published : 4:30 PM PDT, October 21, 2025 Updated : 6:00 AM PDT, October 24, 2025 CHARLOTTE, NC — The chess world mourns the unexpected passing of US chess grandmaster and beloved YouTube commentator Daniel Naroditsky, who died at age 29, just two weeks shy of his 30th birthday. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Naroditsky was a cherished member, announced his death on Monday, October 20, 2025, in a statement from his family. No cau
