Daniel Naroditsky, 29, Found Dead at Home in Disturbing Circumstances — Oleksandr Bortnyk and Vladimir Kramnik Speak About His Death

Whispers of ignored warnings, cryptic messages, and a chilling final livestream now swirl around the untimely death of the young chess prodigy — a tragedy that's raising far more questions than it answers. The world of professional chess has been shaken to its core after the shocking death of one of its brightest stars — Daniel "Danya" Naroditsky, a beloved American grandmaster and commentator, was found lifeless on his couch. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1943855965641563&set=a.156031237757387&mWidth=350&mHeight=534&dWidth=600&dHeight=534The discovery came on Sunday, October 19, 2025, but the emotional aftershocks are still being felt worldwide. Found on the Couch With the TV Still PlayingThe tragic scene unfolded when a close friend and fellow Grandmaster, Oleksandr Bortnyk, we