‘He is almost directly responsible’: Nihal Sarin blames Vladimir Kramnik for Daniel Naroditsky’s tragic death at 29
The Indian GM added, “I don’t understand what you get from this? What do you get from ruining anyone’s life? Now, (Kramnik is) almost directly responsible for taking one.”
Nihal had earlier posted on X that he was ‘completely heartbroken’ by the tragic news. “Daniel was not just someone I played thousands of games with on @chesscom and @lichess – he was a brilliant mind and a gifted teacher,” Sarin wrote on X.
“The relentless, baseless accusations and public interrogations he faced in recent months caused him immense pressure and pain. This has to stop. When respected figures spread unfounded allegations without accountability, real lives are destroyed,” he said.
“Daniel’s smile faded after the attacks began. We all saw it. The chess world has lost one of its brightest lights – someone who made our game accessible to millions. Rest in peace, Danya. You deserved so much better,” he added.
Former world champion Viswanathan Anand also expressed his shock. “Really shocked at the passing away of GM Daniel Naroditsky. An excellent chess commentator and educator. A genuinely nice person. A life gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family. The chess world will miss his presence,” he posted on X.
