Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's unexpected death is being investigated as a possible suicide or drug overdose, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department incident report, People reported.

Newsweek reached out to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via email for comment on Monday.

The Context

Naroditsky's passing at just 29 years of age comes amid a period of escalating scrutiny and controversy surrounding online chess, including high-profile accusations of cheating.

What To Know

Naroditsky died suddenly at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Naroditsky was a beloved figure and instructor, announced his death on October 20.

"It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky," the stat

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