WASHINGTON — Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, a former World Junior Champion and popular chess influencer, has died, the Charlotte Chess Center announced Monday. He was 29.

“Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world,” the center said in a statement attributed to the Naroditsky family.

No cause of death was released, and the family has asked for privacy “during this extremely difficult time.”

The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves. pic.twitter.com/otNdUxDKtL — Charlotte Chess Center (@CLTches

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