Danya was like the Mr. Rogers of chess. He had a way of making you feel accepted into the chess community even if you were a beginner, and was such a clear thin

Danya was like the Mr. Rogers of chess. He had a way of making you feel accepted into the chess community even if you were a beginner, and was such a clear thinker. I strive to be more like him, and am devastated by this loss.