His work and content was a big part of what nourished my interest in chess over these past few years. When I play I'll even often ask myself, what would Naroditsky do in this position. A huge loss for the chess world, no doubt.
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.
2000 within striking distance. Games getting closer, margins thinner. At lower levels they are decided by Queen and piece blunders. In between, pawn blunders. And at the top, the king being a single square off from where it should be in an otherwise even game is enough.