The death on Monday of New York Times columnist and educator Daniel Naroditsky, who was once hailed as a chess prodigy while becoming a Grandmaster at 18, has sparked a buzz online. There is a growing refrain that the American GM, who was 29, was under severe stress after allegations of cheating were levelled against him by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik.

* Naroditsky became a grandmaster in 2013 * No cause of death given in statement by family American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29, his family said in a statement released by his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, on Monday. “It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the family said. “Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community.” Continue reading...