Chess federation lodges complaint against former world champion over smear campaign against late US grandmaster Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation has accused former world champion Vladimir Kramnik of orchestrating a deceptive smear campaign against other players, particularly Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away last month. The accusations stem from concerns voiced within the chess community about Kramnik’s repeated public allegations against Grandmasters Naroditsky and David Navarra. The federation, known as FIDE, made […]
Friends of Daniel Naroditsky expressed concern and attempted to stop his last chess stream.

Disturbing Final Moments of Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Friends of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky were deeply concerned after witnessing his troubling final livestream. They attempted to intervene, urging him to end the stream and get some rest. Peter Giannatos and Grandmaster Oleksandr Bortnik relayed their worries, noting that the 29-year-old chess star faced an emotional […]
Ex-world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik could be penalized for how he treated Daniel Naroditsky.

Tragic American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky faced unfounded cheating accusations leading up to his death, according to his devastated mother. The former world champion who brought forth these allegations is currently under scrutiny for potential disciplinary actions. Naroditsky’s unexpected passing was reported on Monday. He had been embroiled in a bitter dispute with former grandmaster […]
US chess star Daniel Naroditsky confronted multiple, unfounded cheating allegations from a Russian opponent before his passing at 29

Daniel Naroditsky’s Untimely Passing Sparks Controversy A young American chess grandmaster has passed away at 29, leaving behind a legacy marred by a contentious rivalry. He had accused his opponent of cheating, and now, a claim has surfaced linking his death to this animosity. The Charlotte Chess Center announced Naroditsky’s unexpected death in Charlotte, North […]
Daniel Naroditsky, groundbreaking chess grandmaster, passes away at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, the prodigious chess player turned grandmaster, has passed away at just 29. He was instrumental in modernizing chess, using livestreams and online lessons to engage a new audience. Naroditsky gained a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, becoming a key figure in contemporary chess with countless viewers tuning into his instructional […]