Daniel Naroditsky

Daniel Naroditsky (November 9, 1995 – October 19, 2025), sometimes known as Danya, was an American chess grandmaster, author, and commentator. He was born in San Mateo, California.

In 2007, Naroditsky won the Under 12 section of the World Youth Chess Championship with 9½/11, tying with Illya Nyzhnyk and winning the gold medal on tiebreaks. At the 2010 U.S. Open, Naroditsky scored 7½/9 to share second place with Alexander Shabalov, Varuzhan Akobian, and Julio Sadorra, but behind Alejandro Ramírez. This qualified him for the 2011 U.S. Championship.

Naroditsky earned his first grandmaster norm at the Benasque Open in July 2011.

On October 20, 2025, it was announced that Naroditsky had died the day before in Charlotte, North Carolina, aged 29.

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