The chess world is reeling after the sudden death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, one of the game’s most beloved teachers and streamers.
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has now opened a formal investigation into former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, whose public cheating accusations against Naroditsky sparked widespread outrage.

FIDE investigates Kramnik after Naroditsky’s death | Chess world in shock

Naroditsky aged 29, died was pronounced dead earlier this week by his family. After his death several players including 21-year-old Indian GM Nihal Sarin called out Kramnik as responsible for the unfortunate incident.

FIDE to probe Russian GM Kramnik's statements against Naroditsky

Kramnik accused Naroditsky of using a sophisticated engine while playing online games. The engine, according to Kramnik, calculated millions of moves per second to determine the best next move. According to Sarin, Naroditsky was under severe stress because of the cheating charges.

Indian GM Nihal Sarin accuses Russian Kramnik for death of American Naroditsky

Daniel was the youngest player to win the North California K-12 Chess Championship, later also winning a gold medal in the Under-12 section of the World Youth Chess Championship in 2012.

Who was Daniel Naroditsky? The American Chess Grandmaster who shockingly died at 29