US chess star Daniel Naroditsky’s death was accidental, medical examiner says
Jan 22, 2026
Report cites cardiac arrhythmia tied to sarcoidosisDrug use contributory but not fatal, examiner saysAmerican chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering a sudden heart rhythm disturbance, with an underlying heart condition identified as the primary cause, according to a repor
t released by North Carolina medical authorities.The 29-year-old was found dead at his townhome in Charlotte in October 2025. At the time, police said his death was being investigated as a possible overdose or suicide, and no cause had been made public. Continue reading... ...read more read less