TMZ reported the cause of death of Grandmaster Naroditsky

The cause of death of the American grandmaster and chess commentator Daniel Naroditsky was accidental poisoning with a mixture of psychoactive substances. This was reported on January 20 by the TMZ portal with reference to the office of the chief medical examiner of North Carolina.

According to the agency, a combination of several psychotropic substances, including substances with an opioid-like effect, was found in the chess player's body.

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Earlier, on October 20, it was reported that Naroditsky died at the age of 29. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) emphasized that he was a talented chess player, commentator and teacher.

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