The chess community went into mourning over the unexpected death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky , who passed away at age 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced the tragic news on Monday through their X account, sending shockwaves through the chess world. "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," read the announcement. Top player Hikaru Nakamura quickly responded, saying "I'm devastated. This is a massive loss for the world of chess." Later in a live stream, Nakamura struggled to maintain his composure as he talked to the chess world over Daniel, who was called 'Danya' by all. WATCH: Hikaru Nakamura break

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