US chess star Daniel Naroditsky’s death was accidental, medical examiner says
Report cites cardiac arrhythmia tied to sarcoidosis
TL;DR
- Daniel Naroditsky, an American chess grandmaster, died from probable cardiac arrhythmia due to undiagnosed systemic sarcoidosis.
- Methamphetamine and kratom use were identified as contributing factors in his death, though not considered lethal on their own.
- The manner of death was ruled an accident by the North Carolina medical examiner.
- No evidence of intentional or unintentional overdose, traumatic injury, or foul play was found.
- Stress from recent cheating allegations was considered but not supported as a cause of death.
- Naroditsky was known for his elite chess play, instructional videos, and his role at the Charlotte Chess Center.
- Vladimir Kramnik, who made cheating allegations against Naroditsky, expressed condolences and denied his conduct contributed to the death.
- The International Chess Federation (Fide) is reviewing potential disciplinary action against Kramnik for his public statements.