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Daniel Naroditsky, the acclaimed American chess grandmaster, author, streamer, and beloved commentator affectionately known as “Danya,” tragically passed away. The sad and shocking news overwhelmed the chess world and left the community in dismay and shock. The 2700 club players could not believe the shocking news. Here are their reactions upon receiving the shocking news

Daniel Naroditsky, the acclaimed American chess grandmaster, author, streamer, and beloved commentator affectionately known as “Danya,” tragically passed away. The sad and shocking news overwhelmed the chess world and left the community in dismay and shock.

We will all miss you, Danya! :(

Daniel Naroditsky, the acclaimed American chess grandmaster, author, streamer, and beloved commentator affectionately known as “Danya,” tragically passed away. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Daniel Naroditsky was a resident Grandmaster informs, “The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves.”

The Merv Morrison Memorial 2025 will take place from October 24 to October 27 in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a 6-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 90 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from New Zealand, check out The Oceanian Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The 49th BWCI Guernsey International Chess Festival will take place from October 19 to October 25 in Guernsey. This tournament has 2 sections – Open and Challengers. The Open section is a 7-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 100 min/40 moves + 30 min + 30 sec/move.

The 49th BWCI Guernsey International Chess Festival will take place from October 19 to October 25 in Guernsey. This tournament has 2 sections – Open and Challengers. The Open section is a 7-round Swiss system tournament with a time control of 100 min/40 moves + 30 min + 30 sec/move.

The 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities will take place from October 20 to October 25 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a 6-round Swiss system for teams tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves + 30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from Kazakhstan, check out The Asian Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities will take place from October 20 to October 25 in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is a 6-round Swiss system for teams tournament with a time control of 90 min/40 moves + 30 min + 30 sec/move. For more events from Kazakhstan, check out The Asian Chess Calendar, which is part of The Chess Calendar.

The European Chess Club Cup 2025 will be held in Rhodes, Greece, from 18 to 26 October 2025, at the Rodos Palace Conference Hall. The tournament is organized by the European Chess Union consists of two events: the 40th European Chess Club Cup (Open) and the 29th European Women’s Chess Club Cup, both organized by the European Chess Union (ECU).

The European Chess Club Cup 2025 will be held in Rhodes, Greece, from 18 to 26 October 2025, at the Rodos Palace Conference Hall. The tournament is organized by the European Chess Union consists of two events: the 40th European Chess Club Cup (Open) and the 29th European Women’s Chess Club Cup, both organized by the European Chess Union (ECU).