Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, died in October 2025 from an overdose of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and kratom.

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, died in October 2025 from an accidental overdose involving methamphetamine, amphetamine, and kratom-related substances, according to a North Carolina toxicology report. Found unresponsive in his Charlotte home, Naroditsky, a former child prodigy and Stanford graduate, was a prominent chess commentator, coach, and online educator. His death has sparked conversations about mental health and substance use among high-achieving individuals.