Image Credit: San Francisco Chronicle via Gett Daniel Naroditsky was a renowned chess grandmaster, best known for his online following and viral moments playing the game blindfolded. His stratospheric rise from young player to one of the most respected names in the chess world inspired many around the world, and his October 2025 death broke hearts. From peers to fans everywhere, some are asking whether or not Naroditsky lived with any health issues before he died at 29.