10/31/2025 – YouTuber Zachary Saine presents a compilation of Daniel Naroditsky's finest tactical moments from online blitz play and over-the-board performances. The video highlights the late grandmaster's sharp calculation, creativity and composure under time pressure. Drawing on his career as one of the world's leading blitz specialists, it especially offers a clear view of how Naroditsky blended intuition and precision in the demanding environment of fast-paced online chess.
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Following the untimely and tragic death of Daniel Naroditsky, Zachary Saine — also known as The Chess Nerd on YouTube — presents a vivid compilation of tactical shots by the US star, who was among the world's strongest online blitz players. The clip highlights his remarkable sense of timing and creativity in fast time controls, featuring sparkling combinations and intuitive sacrifices from his online games. Naroditsky, whose official blitz rating reached 2716 in 2025, consistently ranked among the global elite in this format.
In this two-volume course GM Ganguly turns calculation into a trainable skill with a structured path for any level. If one skill decides more games, it’s calculation. Openings fade, plans change—but seeing clearly, comparing lines, and choosing with confidence wins points. In this two-volume course, GM Ganguly turns calculation into a trainable skill with a structured path for any level. You won’t just solve tactics; you’ll learn how to think: where to start, which branches to explore, when to stop, and how to keep a crystal-clear mental board under pressure.
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Beyond the numerical achievements, the video captures the essence of Naroditsky's style — his ability to calculate at lightning speed without losing precision. Each sequence in the compilation shows how he builds pressure, anticipates counterplay, and converts initiative into victory, all while operating under extreme time pressure.
A grandmaster since the age of 18, he learned the game from his father and became both a fierce competitor and a respected educator.
If you are looking to appreciate high-level blitz artistry, these highlights offer a window into Naroditsky's rare blend of speed, accuracy, and imagination in the digital arena. Two brilliant over-the-board performances by Naroditsky are also included.
10/25/2025 – FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has announced that recent public statements made by GM Vladimir Kramnik, both before and after the death of GM Daniel Naroditsky, will be referred to the FIDE Ethics and Disciplinary Commission for review. In a statement emphasising respect, dignity and accountability within the chess community, Dvorkovich reaffirmed FIDE's commitment to act against harassment or bullying and to uphold integrity and humanity as guiding principles of the sport.
10/20/2025 – Today, his family announced the death of Daniel Naroditsky. The talented American grandmaster was an active online player and streamer, as well as a popular commentator. He would have turned 30 on 9 November. | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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