Remembering Danya: Kramnik destroyed by Naroditsky
Daniel Naroditsky, the acclaimed American chess grandmaster, author, streamer, and beloved commentator affectionately known as “Danya,” tragically passed away. The sad and shocking news overwhelmed the chess world and left the community in dismay and shock. Daniel Naroditsky was not only a great player, but a fantastic streamer and educator, a true ambassador of the chess game. One of the frequents tributes on social media today reads, “I started playing chess because of Daniel Naroditsky”
The love for Daniel Naroditsky was and will forever be enormous. The internet space is full of unprecedented amount of tributes for the chess player and PERSON Daniel Naroditsky was. Starting today, Chessdom will re-publish 40 days of chess community tributes (see them here)
Stopping baseless cheating allegations
Parallel to this, we will demand answers and concrete action by FIDE and institutions responsible to stop the danger of baseless cheating allegations, such as the case of David Navara and multiple other players.
Starting today, every new article with the topic of cheating in chess on Chessdom will contain the following disclaimer:
“Unfounded cheating allegations and accusations are a powerful form of emotional manipulation that can cause lasting psychological and even physical harm.”
Daniel Naroditsky destroys Kramnik
In a game played at Titled Tuesday in 2023, Daniel Naroditsky destroyed Kramnik with a masterful 43… Qh4+ . Thank you, Danya, for all your beautiful chess games and lessons, and may your legacy live forever
20.10 Daniel Naroditsky passes away
20.10 2700 club players mourn the passing of Daniel Naroditsky
20.10 The chess world mourns the passing away of Daniel Naroditsky
20.10 Fellow streamers react to the passing of Daniel Naroditsky
21.10 NY Times, where Daniel Naroditsky was columnist, with a tribute for Danya
21.10 Honoring Daniel Naroditsky, a video tribute to Danya
21.10 Magnus Carlsen on Daniel Naroditsky, “It’s a great loss. It’s very sad for all of us”