Carlsen, Sarin Blast Kramnik After US GM Naroditsky's Death | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

October 22, 2025, 7:31 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

The chess world is reeling after the sudden death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at just 29. Once hailed as one of the brightest minds in modern chess, his death has sparked outrage and grief, with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen calling out former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik for his “horrible” public attacks on Naroditsky. Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin's statement has sent shockwaves across the world. The controversy has ignited a debate over online toxicity, baseless cheating accusations, and mental health in competitive chess. Was this tragedy preventable? Rupha Ramani breaks down the timeline, reactions, and the haunting questions now facing the chess community. 
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