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R.I.P. Daniel Naroditsky

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GM_LI_MMXII
Oct 21, 2025
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At the age of 29, three weeks before his 30th birthday, Daniel Naroditsky has passed away.

The chess world has suffered a great loss.

Everybody, tell us what you liked about him, his talents, or what he meant to you in the comments.

   

Naroditsky at the 2015 Qatar Masters tournament. Photo: Maria Emelianova/Chess.com.

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snoozyman
Oct 21, 2025
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He was a true gentleman and scholar. RIP
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GM_LI_MMXII
Oct 21, 2025
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He was my favorite commentator. He made high-level chess games very clear for me.

And I was very appreciative of his speed chess talent.