Remembering Daniel Naroditsky: Grandmaster, Educator, Streamer

Daniel Naroditsky (1995-2025) made a rare blend of high-level competitive chess, content-creation and education his hallmark. As a grandmaster, author and online instructor, he reached a broad audience — and his sudden passing at age 29 has left a vivid mark on the chess world.

“American chess grandmaster and internet star Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29” – The Guardian
Summary: Announces Naroditsky’s death at age 29, outlines his career, streaming presence and legacy. The Guardian
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/20/daniel-naroditsky-dies-chess-grandmaster

“Grandmaster, Popular Commentator Daniel Naroditsky Tragically Passes Away At 29” – Chess.com
Summary: Focuses on his roles as commentator and creator, and impact on community. Chess.com
Link: https://www.chess.com/news/view/grandmaster-daniel-naroditsky-dies-at-29

“What happened to Daniel Naroditsky? Chess grandmaster and Twitch-streamer dies aged 29” – Sportskeeda
Summary: Provides background on his streaming identity, follower numbers and the sudden nature of his death. Sportskeeda
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“Daniel Naroditsky’s Articles – Chess.com”
Summary: Collection of articles authored by Naroditsky himself, showing his educational perspective. Chess.com
Link: https://www.chess.com/article/member/DanielNaroditsky

“Daniel Naroditsky – Bio & Stats | Chess Celebrities”
Summary: Biographical details, career highlights (e.g., peak rating, key tournaments). Chess.com
Link: https://www.chess.com/players/daniel-naroditsky

“Daniel Naroditsky cause of death: What happened to the chess grandmaster” – Hindustan Times
Summary: Discusses the mystery surrounding his death, mentions mental-health/stream context. Hindustan Times
Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/daniel-naroditsky-cause-of-death-what-happened-to-the-chess-grandmaster-heres-what-we-know-101760985725477.html

“The inside story of Daniel Naroditsky: Defamation and a public spat with Vladimir Kramnik” – (Referenced via Wikipedia)
Summary: Covers the public controversy involving Vladimir Kramnik and Naroditsky in relation to cheating allegations. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Naroditsky

“Daniel Naroditsky – GM, streamer and educator” – ChessBio.com
Summary: Profiles his streaming/teaching approach and his role in popularising chess content. chessbio.com
Link: https://chessbio.com/u/danielnaroditsky

“Daniel Naroditsky posted chilling YouTube video days before his unexpected death at 29” – Economic Times
Summary: Focuses on his last video, his comments about creativity break, hints of what preceded his death. The Economic Times
Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-news-daniel-naroditsky-posted-chilling-youtube-video-days-before-his-unexpected-death-at-29-what-was-troubling-us-chess-grandmaster/articleshow/124719369.cms