Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky had drugs in his system at time of death, toxicology report says
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Key Points:
- American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky was found dead in October 2025 at age 29, with multiple drugs including methamphetamine, amphetamine, and kratom compounds in his system, according to a toxicology report.
- Authorities are investigating Naroditsky's death as a possible drug overdose or suicide, noting that all detected substances are potentially addictive and can cause severe health effects.
- Naroditsky was discovered unconscious by friends after being unresponsive, and had recently been distressed over accusations of cheating made by former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik.
- Kramnik has denied wrongdoing and reported receiving threats following Naroditsky's death, while the World Chess Federation (FIDE) announced an investigation into whether K
