FIDE: "This is how we'll always remember Danya — witty, full of energy, and incredibly talented"

FIDE honored the memory of American GM Daniel Naroditsky today. He passed away one year ago at the age of 29. FIDE describes Naroditsky as energetic and notes his outstanding talent.

Daniel Naroditsky’s death was announced on October 21, 2025. A representative for the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the tragedy to the public. Daniel Naroditsky was a Grandmaster, well-known commentator, streamer, educator, and a popularizer of chess among young players.

The annual Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz tournament was launched in 2026. The first edition of the tournament took place in July in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The event is an international festival created to honor the life and legacy of Daniel Naroditsky.

Credit: Lennart Ootes