Cheating accusations and worse are tearing the chess world apart in the aftermath of a 29 year-old grandmaster's death—What is happening in the game of kings?

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Earlier this week news broke of the death of Daniel 'Danya' Naroditsky , a 29 year-old chess grandmaster who was also a popular teacher and commenter in the increasingly online world of chess. The player's family announced Naroditsky's "unexpected" death in a statement that went on to describe him as a "cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world."

Naroditsky's body was discovered by a friend. Police have said they are awaiting toxicology results to confirm whether t