NEW DELHI: Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster from the Bay Area celebrated for his playing skills and commentary, died unexpectedly, his family announced Monday. A Stanford graduate, Naroditsky was a prominent figure in the chess world, earning numerous accolades, including the grandmaster title at age 18 and most recently winning the US National Blitz Championship. "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," his family said in a statement shared by the Charlotte Chess Center. "Let us remember Daniel for his passion and love for the game of chess, and for the joy and inspiration he brought to us all every day." Born in San Mateo, Naroditsky

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