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Daniel Naroditsky
American chess player
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- born
- 1995
- died
- 2025
- age at death
- 29
- known for
- chess player
1995 – 2025
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who daniel naroditsky is
Daniel Aaron "Danya" Naroditsky was an American chess grandmaster, commentator, and content creator. He was widely considered one of the best speed chess players in the world and was consistently ranked among the top 25 players. His major tournament wins include the 2007 World Youth Championship, the 2013 U.S. Junior Championship, and the 2025 U.S. Blitz Championship. He became one of the youngest published authors in chess history at age 14 and earned the chess grandmaster title at age 17.
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