American chess Grandmaster, Daniel Naroditsky has died at a young age of 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced his unexpected passing on Monday, October 20, 2025, stating that he passed away a day earlier. Daniel Naroditsky was a gifted player from a young age, achieving the Grandmaster title at just 18 years old. The news of his death has deeply saddened the chess world, with tributes pouring in from fellow grandmasters, fans, and chess organizations. As the world mourns his untimely demise, let’s take a look at his remarkable life, family and the vast fortune he amassed through his illustrious chess career.
Daniel Naroditsky’s net worth
Daniel Naroditsky, also known as Danya, was a chess grandmaster and popular online chess personality. He was also an influential figure in the online chess community, producing educational content on his popular YouTube and Twitch channels. Daniel’s primary income source was his large audience on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. His YouTube channel had nearly half a million subscribers and his Twitch channel had over 340,000 followers. Over his competitive chess career, Daniel earned over USD 100,000 in prize money, with his most significant single prize being USD 17,920 from a 2021 online tournament, as per eSports Earnings data.