Vladimir Kramnik, who was called 'worse than dirt', questions Daniel Naroditsky's sudden death, alleges drug abuse

Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has raised questions about American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky's unexpected death at 29, suggesting potential substance abuse and mental health concerns through a series of posts on social media platform X. The Charlotte Chess Center announced Naroditsky's passing on Monday, with Kramnik subsequently posting multiple messages questioning the circumstances and calling for an investigation. The Charlotte Chess Center shared the news through their X account, stating: "The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel's unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves." Kramnik began his series of posts with a cryptic message that