Vladimir Kramnik hinted at foul play being involved in Daniel Naroditsky’s death. Amid that, Vladimir’s contentious history with Daniel is being revisited.
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Daniel Naroditsky, the American chess prodigy and Grandmaster passed away untimely at 29. He enjoyed a dedicated set of fans, who followed his chess teaching content in YouTube and Twitch. Daniel was not temporarily retired from classic chess due to his mental health issues as shared by him during a chat with C-Squared Clips in 2024. The online chess coach’s mental strains partly stemmed from the cognitive and psychological toll of the brain-testing game and partly because of fellow player, Vladimir Kramnik’s blasting accusations. Here’s the full timeline of Daniel Naroditsky vs Vladimir Kramnik feud.
Why did Vladimir Kramnik accuse Daniel Naroditsky of cheating?
The feud between Grandmasters Daniel Naroditsky and Vladimir Kramnik centered on Kramnik’s public and persistent accusations of cheating against Daniel and other elite players in online chess. The controversy was exacerbated by Kramnik’s inflammatory comments following Daniel’s death on October 19, 2025. Following Daniel Naroditsky’s rise as a popular streamer and top-ranked blitz player, Kramnik began publicly alleging that the American Grandmaster was receiving computer assistance during his online games.
Kramnik based his claims on statistical analysis of Daniel’s move accuracy, which he deemed ‘non-realistic’. Notably, his accusations were part of a broader campaign against online cheating that also targeted other high-profile players, including Hikaru Nakamura and Hans Niemann. Many in the chess community, including fellow grandmasters and analysts, dismissed Kramnik’s claims, noting that his statistical methods were flawed.
Daniel Naroditsky hit back at Vladimir Kramnik’s accusations

Daniel Naroditsky vehemently denied the cheating accusations of Kramnik. The former released detailed videos demonstrating his streaming setup and defending his playing style. He explained that Kramnik had misinterpreted what he was seeing. In a frustrated response, Daniel called Kramnik ‘worse than dirt’ for making such serious allegations without concrete proof. Daniel also stated that the Russian Grandmaster’s ongoing campaign of insinuation and public harassment was taking a significant mental toll and affecting his reputation and relationships within the chess world.
Why has the Vladimir Kramnik vs Daniel Naroditsky feud resurfaced after the latter’s death?
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Daniel Naroditsky’s family did not immediately release a cause of death, his death deeply affected the chess community. However, a day or two before his demise, Daniel hosted a live stream, where he allegedly looked ‘depressed or on dr*gs’ as per fans. They felt the cause for the same was Kramnik’s cheating accusations, leading to Daniel facing mistrust from Danish Grandmaster, Anish Giri and others of the chess fraternity. Following the news of Daniel’s death, Kramnik caused a new wave of outrage by posting screenshots of a private message hinting at his substance ab*se and suggesting foul play. He criticised Daniel’s friends for allegedly hiding his struggles.
How did Anish Giri get involved in the Vladimir Kramnik vs Daniel Naroditsky feud?
Danish Grandmaster, Anish Giri became involved in the feud between Vladimir Kramnik and Daniel Naroditsky by taking a controversial stance in the issue. In 2024, Anish used his social media platform, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to challenge Kramnik’s behaviour and raise concerns about the former world champion’s pattern of online attacks. However, comments of Hikaru Nakamura from a recent stream suggested that Anish contacted him about Kramnik’s accusations in private. Fans inferred that Anish was also an alleged bully like Kramnik and was partly responsible for Daniel’s mental strain.
What are your thoughts on Daniel Naroditsky vs Vladimir Kramnik feud and latter’s fresh accusations of the former? Let us know.
Also Read: Daniel Naroditsky’s Net Worth, Inside Chess Grandmaster’s Massive Fortune, Before Death At 29
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