Daniel Naroditsky was an American chess grandmaster, author and commentator. He won first place in the 2013 U.S. Junior Championship, and has a FIDE rating of 2619, as of October 2025.
Daniel Naroditsky Biography
| Full Name | Daniel Naroditsky |
| Nickname | Daniel Naroditsky |
| Profession | Chess grandmaster, author, and commentator |
| Date of Birth | 9 November 1995 |
| Age | 29 years old (at the time of death in October 2025) |
| Birth Place | San Mateo, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | San Mateo, California, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Playing chess, travelling, etc. |
| Social Media | Twitter (X) YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough, California |
| College | Stanford University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in history |
Daniel Naroditsky Age
Daniel Naroditsky was born on 9 November 1995, in San Mateo, California, United States. He was 29 years old at the time of death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Daniel Naroditsky Relationships
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not know |
| Spouse/Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Daniel Naroditsky Family
| Father’s Name | Vladimir Naroditsky |
| Mother’s Name | Lena Naroditsky |
| Brother’s Name | Alan |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | Daniel started his professional chess career in 2007 |
| Peak rating | 2647 in May 2017 |
| Title | Grandmaster (2013) |
| FIDIE rating | 2619 (as of October 2025) |
| Twitch information | Channel – GMNaroditsky Followers – 340,000 |
| Coach | Garry Kasparov |
Daniel Naroditsky Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 172 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Daniel Naroditsky Books
- 2010 – Mastering Positional Chess
- 2012 – Mastering Complex Endgames
Daniel Naroditsky Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 19 October 2025 |
| Place of Death | San Mateo, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | Not reveled yet |
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Daniel Naroditsky Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $100,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Prize money, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Daniel Naroditsky
- Daniel Naroditsky was born and raised in San Mateo, California, to Vladimir, and Lena Naroditsky.
- His father emigrated from Ukraine, while his mother came from Azerbaijan.
- He attended Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, California.
- Daniel Naroditsky attended Sanford University until 2019, studying history.
- He started leaning chess at the age of six, got cached by the legendary chess player Garry Kasparov.
- In 2007, he was a member of the Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club.
- He became the youngest publisher chess author upon the release of “Mastering Positional Chess” in 2010.
- Daniel competed in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 U.S. Junior Championship, winning first place in 2013.
- Daniel Naroditsky earned his first grandmaster norm at the Benasque Open in July 2011.
- In 2021 U.S. Championship, Daniel defeated Fabiano Caruana who was rated 2800 FIDE and ranked #2 in the world.
- Daniel Naroditsky’s peak bullet rating on chess.com was 3553, and peak bullet rating in Lichess.org was 3326.
- In August 2025, he won the US National Blitz Championship with a score of 14/14.
- In 2022, he wrote a series on 19 columns featuring chess puzzles based on historical game for The New York Times.
- On October 19, 2025, Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly, at the age of 29.
FAQ:
How old was Daniel Naroditsky?
At the time of death in 2025, Daniel Naroditsky was 29 years old.
Who is Daniel Naroditsky’s wife?
Until his death, Daniel Naroditsky was unmarried.
What is Daniel Naroditsky’s net worth?
As of 2025, Daniel Naroditsky’s estimated net worth was $1 million.
What happened to Daniel Naroditsky?
Daniel Naroditsky died on 19 October 2020.
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