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As a special feature in this issue, we present 35 immortal king hunts by
some of the greatest attackers of all time. Our cover is dedicated to the
suddenly deceased grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose untimely passing
shocked the entire chess world.
In an exclusive article, Grant Oen, Director of Events at the Charlotte Chess
Center (CCC), pays tribute to his friend and colleague GM Daniel Naroditsky.
Since 2020, Danya had served as Grandmaster-in-Residence at the CCC. His
passion for chess was immense – he was a prominent 2600+ grandmaster, chess
educator, content creator, commentator, and a beloved member of the global
chess community. Grant’s personal reflection on “a profoundly beautiful human
being and a remarkable friend” is accomapnied by a selection of photos from his
private archive.
GM John Burke reflects on the qualities – both on and off the board – that shaped
Daniel Naroditsky’s remarkable presence in American chess. John analyzes a
couple of Danya’s notable games and shares a vivid episode from the 2024 U.S.
Masters, where he competed while Danya was serving as commentator.
Dr. Corey J. Butler offers a psychological perspective on the circumstances that
preceded the tragic loss of Daniel Naroditsky.
GM John Burke also prepared an extensive report on the 2025 U.S.
Championship, where Fabiano Caruana clinched his fifth title. Caruana had to
overcome numerous challenges, but his experience, determination and willingness
to take risks ultimately prevailed. His triumph resulted in yet another record-
breaking performance, tying Bobby Fischer’s achievement of four consecutive
U.S. Championship victories.
In an exclusive interview, Ian Flood – London architect and co-founder of Skyline
Chess – shares the story behind the passion that sparked the creation of their
iconic city-edition chess sets. Today, these striking designs have earned a place in
the collections of some of the world’s most renowned galleries and museums,
including MoMA, the Vatican Museum, and the National Gallery in London.
Our special feature showcases 35 games illustrating the art of the king hunt.
Exploring these examples will bring you tremendous joy – and perhaps even a few
laughs – as they highlight the imagination, courage and calculating power of
fearless attackers past and present. Many of these masterpieces feature daring
sacrifices, wild king walks, and brilliant finishes, all in pursuit of the ultimate goal:
checkmating the enemy king in the open.
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