A premier international event honoring the life, legacy, and impact of GM Daniel Naroditsky.
July 3 - 5, 2026
Charlotte, NC
$50,000 Gtd.
300 Players
A Community-Led Tribute to Honor Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
The Naroditsky Memorial uniquely brings together elite competitors and the game’s most beloved streamers, a reflection of Daniel’s rare standing as both a world-class blitz player and one of chess’s most respected and loved voices. This event lives through the players and fans he inspired, and through the shared passion for chess.
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One Goal, Two Initiatives
This tournament marks the official launch of the Naroditsky Memorial Fund, a $1M+ endowment established to ensure Daniel’s influence on the game remains permanent. As the first of our two core initiatives, the tournament provides the stage; the second initiative, the Naroditsky Fellowship, provides the future.
By sponsoring this event, you are doing more than funding a weekend of elite chess. You are:
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Protecting the Endowment: Sponsorship ensures the tournament’s longevity without depleting the fund’s principal.
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Maximizing the Fellowship: Every sponsorship dollar allows us to increase the total amount of fellowship money awarded to rising stars.
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Investing in the Community: You are supporting the shared passion of the players and fans who keep Daniel’s legacy alive.
The Naroditsky Memorial Tournament is organized and administered by the CCCF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. At its core, this event belongs to the community Daniel inspired. While it carries his name, it lives through the players, students, friends, and fans who learned from him and shared in his love of chess. It is a collective remembrance, shaped by those who continue to carry Daniel’s spirit and passion for the game forward.