"Daniel Naroditsky was raised in San Mateo County -- started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential voices in the chess world. "It's really a tragedy for the whole chess community," said Alex Robins, Chess Director at the Mechanics' Institute. People in the Bay Area chess community are heartbroken following the unexpected death of Daniel Naroditsky. "It's a huge loss. He played here as recently as about a year ago," said Robins."
"Just two days after Naroditsky uploaded a YouTube video, saying he was back to posting instructional content after taking a break. "You thought I was gone forever, but little do you know, I'm actually back and better than ever ... I've been sort of taking a kind of creative break, deciding future avenues of content. I won't delve too much into it now," said Naroditsky. Naroditsky had a massive following worldwide and gained viral fame for winning games while wearing a blindfold."
Daniel Naroditsky, a Bay Area chess grandmaster, died unexpectedly at age 29. He began playing at age 6, learned from his father, and started at the Mechanics' Institute around 2003 when he was 7 or 8. He won the under-12 world championship in 2007 and later wrote several books. He gained viral fame for winning games while wearing a blindfold and built a massive worldwide following as a player, commentator, and educator. Two days before his death he uploaded a YouTube video announcing a return to instructional content. Family members described him as talented, admired, and cherished by fans and players.
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