Kramnik denied Indian GM Nihal Sarin’s insinuations that the Russian’s repeated accusations against the American player of cheating while playing online had played a part in his death.

Vladimir Kramnik has been accused of indirectly causing American GM Daniel Naroditsky’s death at the age of 29 through his controversial crusade against cheating, in which he had leveled cheating allegations against several players without proof.

The chess world mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's sudden death at 29. Naroditsky was a celebrated player and educator. He earned his Grandmaster

writing on Twitter (Now X): "GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel's family and loved ones." The 2025 US Chess Championship is currently taking place in ...

The circumstances surrounding American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky’s sudden demise at the age of 29 had been kept under the wraps since the news broke on Monday. A recent report, however, reveals shocking new details on the tragic incident.