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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 3h

Grateful to Reuters for asking the question, even if Sutovsky's response is weak. FIDE seems to function primarily as a way to protect chess interests of Russia and Russians

Reuters @reuters.com · 4h

Chess-FIDE looking into Kramnik's campaign against Naroditsky reut.rs/42TQLI2

Chess-FIDE looking into Kramnik's campaign against Naroditsky

The world chess federation (FIDE) said on Wednesday it was addressing former world champion Vladimir Kramnik's public attacks on U.S. grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death this week at 29 has prompted outrage and calls for action.

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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 1d

mostly bad things that didn't happen. didn't become a future CTE patient because I didn't play contact sports.

🥳🎉🥂

Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 1d

I think he's based in Switzerland? But I absolutely share the sentiment. Kramnik also seems to be a regular consumer of Russian propaganda and it has clearly colored his view of Europe, and Ukraine, and fact-based reality more generally.

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Hannah ♟️ @chessbrat.bsky.social · 1d

I will forever remember this moment. The way he sits there with him so respectfully.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport, has died at age 29.

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

A chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport has died at age 29.

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Jennifer Shahade @jenshahade.bsky.social · 1d

A very sad day. RIP to a wordsmith, a chess genius, and most importantly a kind person.

jenshahade.substack.com/p/daniel-nar...

Daniel Naroditsky, 1995-2025

A wordsmith, a chess genius, and most importantly a kind person

jenshahade.substack.com

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Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social · 1d

weird how such minor things stick with you, but for me this was always the first image that came to mind when i thought of him: a calm intelligent young man having a conversation with people who shared his love for our game.

he will be missed

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Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social · 1d

..to chat about something political-adjacent, and i thought 'this will go badly' but it didn't, because he was measured and thoughtful, and it was clear the community he built reflected that, because chat was also respectful and on point, which is unheard of in most streams. 2/x

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Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social · 1d

i didn't know him well (he beat me in a match during the pandemic, but we didn't get to hang out, and sadly we never really had a chance to cast together) but i always thought he was a very smart and interesting person. i remember i opened his stream late one night and he was just talking.. 1/x

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Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social · 1d

this is just horrible. everything is wrong and getting wronger.

may his memory be a blessing.

International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 1d

GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.

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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 1d

The chess world is mourning one of its great teachers. RIP Danya Naroditsky

www.chess.com/news/view/gr... by @tarjeijs.bsky.social

Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Passes Away At 29

GM Daniel Naroditsky, the popular U.S. grandmaster, commentator, creator, educator and author, tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of only 29.

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Joseph Elliott @thankyoumoondog.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in peace Daniel Naroditsky. So young, so talented. His ability to share his knowledge and passion of chess made the game and the world better. I learned a lot from him, as did everyone who encountered his work. An unbelievable loss.

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Bold move by Dan @boldmovebydan.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible loss. Chess won’t be the same without him.

International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 1d

GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.

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jamie @jd-85.bsky.social · 1d

I'm comparatively new to chess, compared to most who are familiar with GMs. I just assumed I would be learning from Daniel Naroditsky for the rest of my life, you know?

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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 1d

I won't share the posts but Vladimir fucking Kramnik has been absolutely ghouling on Daniel Naroditsky for the past year, and especially for the past day over on Twitter. After learning the news he couldn't even shut the fuck up for one day

Just an absolutely irredeemable self-absorbed creep

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International Chess Federation Mirror @fide-chess-mirror.bsky.social · 1d

GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.

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videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 2d

kasparov chessmate, profile creation, user interface, pc (2003) www.mobygames.com/game/25359/k...

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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 2d

Good (bad) one

Jeremy Kane @chessmensch.bsky.social · 2d

If you see a good move, look for a better one. It really only applies to sharp positions in classical games where there’s a good chance of a knockout. Most of the time you should play the good moves.

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Tim @tppnin.bsky.social · 2d

What's the worst piece of chess advice you often hear given?

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Jeremy Kane @chessmensch.bsky.social · 2d

Heading to the airport at a way too early hour. AMA.

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Brian Gosling @brigosling.bsky.social · 2d

en.chessbase.com/post/25-year...

25 Years Ago: Kramnik beats Kasparov

In October and November 2000, the World Championship match between Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik took place in London under unusual circumstances. With the rediscovered Berlin Defence, Kramnik n...

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘You can learn a lot by losing’: meet Don Manuel, the 104-year-old chess player

Manuel Álvarez Escudero, from Spain, describes how the board game has provided him with a lifetime of fun and friendship

www.theguardian.com

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Leon Watson @leonwatson.bsky.social · 2d

This is crazy.

England's chess super talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, has just beaten former Women's World Chess Champion GM Mariya Muzychuk.

Amazing result.

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Leonard Blackburn @lbb-13.bsky.social · 4d

A chessboard with the pieces set up for the beginning of a game, except that the kings are missing.

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!TUUR (Arthur van de Oudeweetering) @tuurone.bsky.social · 4d

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