Naroditsky posted his final YouTube video on Friday, titled "You Thought I Was Gone!?" In it, he told viewers he was "back, better than ever" after taking a creative break from streaming chess matches

Daniel Naroditsky, a grandmaster who rose from child prodigy status to become among America’s most significant figures in competitive chess, died Monday at 29, the Associated Press reported.

The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where Naroditsky both trained and served as coach, confirmed his passing through social media posts, describing him as “a talented chess player, educator and beloved member of the chess community.”