You only need three things to get better at chess: 1. A board 2. A book with exercises 3. A notepad Set up the position. Analyze it. 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 your answer. Repeat. This is the path.

He was the best. That’s all there is to say.

One more advice on how to improve… never knowing it was his last 💔

Please take a few minutes to read this touching post by Grant Oen, a key member of the Charlotte chess community who knew Daniel extremely well ❤️

What is wrong with you Emil? When you have a friend that is struggling you reach to that friend in private. You would never talk about someone’s mental health publicly if you wanted to help. You have no way of knowing how his friends reached out to him. Your tweet is gross.

Today is your 30th birthday. I know you don’t like surprises, but come on… you think this is all I’ve got?

This initiative does not seek retribution; it aims to build the positive, lasting legacy that Danya cared so deeply about. To me, Danya wasn’t just a colleague or a public figure, he was my friend. Leading this initiative means the world to me. This memorial fund is about

Such a great way to honor Danya and help secure the future of many things he championed. I'm proud to support, both with a donation this morning and in making these initiatives the strongest they can be for years to come 💪❤️ chess.com/news/view/naro…

Sharing my first podcast interview since losing Danya. It wasn’t easy to talk about, and honestly it wasn’t my best speaking effort, but it was the first time I’ve discussed this openly. Thank you to Ben Johnson for giving me the opportunity to speak. More than anything, I

A big milestone has been reached, thanks to each and every one of you! 50,000 Strong — Thank You, Chess Family! - YouTube

1. Play games with full focus. 2. Review them with curiosity. 3. Solve a lot of puzzles. That’s it. That’s the training plan.

Taken at the recent US Masters/NC Open over Thanksgiving, this photo captures what makes the Charlotte Chess Community special: real people, limited barriers, and genuine inspiration. Kudos to CCC photographer Kelly Centrelli for capturing the moment, and to GM Yasser Seirawan

Proud to share a major milestone: $1,000,000 raised for the Naroditsky Memorial Fund. We are actively securing a venue in Charlotte for the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Blitz & Rapid Tournament, to be held in 2026. We will release exact venue, date, and format once it's all