Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has indirectly criticised Russian chess legend Vladimir Kramnik following the unexpected death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky at the age of 29. Vladimir Kramnik had previously accused Naroditsky of cheating during chess matches. The allegations suggested Naroditsky used a chess engine on a second screen for unfair advantages against opponents. "Completely heartbroken. 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

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