US chess star Daniel Naroditsky’s death was accidental, medical examiner says

Key Highlights

• Daniel Naroditsky was 29 years old at the time of his death.
• He served as head coach and grandmaster-in-residence at the Charlotte Chess Center.
• His death occurred in October 2025.
• The cause of death was identified as cardiac arrhythmia related to sarcoidosis.
• Drug use was present but not deemed a contributing factor to his death.