Danya Undefeated in Two Simuls

In addition to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game, World U12 Champion FM Danya Naroditsky recently gave a pair of simultaneous exhibitions. One occurred prior to the baseball game in the Oakland A's clubhouse, when Danya faced pitchers Andrew Brown and Huston Street repeatedly, beating both about a half dozen times within 30 minutes. The second simul (see photos below) was a fundraiser at the prestigious Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, which both Danya and his older brother Alan attend. Danya won all 16 games without difficulty. Thanks to blog readers and proud parents Vladimir Naroditsky and Carl Moy for sending these photos to me.

Naroditsky Takes the Mound

In recognition of his success at the World Youth Chess Festival, FM Danya Naroditsky took the mound on April 23 to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Oakland A's. He was the guest of A's relief pitchers Andrew Brown and Huston Street, both who casually play chess. By the way, the home team won the game 3-0 with Street picking up the save.

Reminder: Naroditsky Pitches Tonight!

Baseball fan and chess player FM Daniel Naroditsky will throw out tonight's ceremonial first pitch to chess amateur and RHP Andrew Brown of the Oakland A's.








World U12 Champion FM Daniel Naroditsky will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at tonight's baseball game between the Oakland A's and the Minnesota Twins. The start time is 7:05pm with the first pitch typically a few minutes prior to that. The game will be televised on CSN-BayAreaPlus and MLB-TV. Tuesday's edition of the San Francisco Chronicle had an interesting article about some A's players, notably pitchers Andrew Brown and Huston Street, who prefer to play chess to relax. Today, they hope challenge the champion to a chess match before the ballgame begins. Go get 'em Danya!

Oakland A's Draft FM Naroditsky!

The Oakland A's have drafted World U12 Champion FM Daniel Naroditsky to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Wednesday, April 23 against the Minnesota Twins. The game start time is 7:05pm with the first pitch typically a few minutes prior to that. I heard that pro scouts are excited about Danya's fastball that has been clocked in the high 80s with exceptional location in the strike zone.

(As for me, I will remain a SF Giants fan. I am known to wear my Giants cap at many chess tournaments. Nonetheless, I attend a game or two each year to watch the Sacramento River Cats, Triple A affiliate of the A's.)