The Naroditsky Memorial is the first major event named after Daniel Naroditsky, the American grandmaster, teacher, and streamer who died unexpectedly in late 2025 at age 30. The Charlotte Chess Center, where Naroditsky played and taught for most of his career, founded the memorial as both a tribute and an ongoing format intended to recur annually.
Format
Two-event weekend: a one-day rapid (7 rounds at 25+10) on 3 July followed by a two-day blitz (18 rounds at 3+2) on 4–5 July. Combined standings, with separate rapid and blitz titles awarded as well. Prize fund $50,000 split across both events. Field includes 80 invited players from the US grandmaster scene plus several international guests who knew Naroditsky personally.