My favourite Danyaism is: "I know of a game where this happens; I'll show you after the game", and he actually does. Bless this under-viewed educational superpower. Chess lectures at their absolute peak. Thank you Daniel.
His superpower is not exactly teaching chess. He teaches how to think tactically and strategically through the chess. Neither Hikaru nor even Magnus do that at this level. Maybe they just don't want to, I don't know.
Me watching Danya explain Sicilian theory : "Hmm, yes, a solid idea with a lot of opportunities. I'm definitely gonna try this line." Me actually playing against Sicilian : - e4 c5, Ke2
One of my favourite parts is where Daniel discovers a beautiful checkmate in an obscure sideline (ie 31:53) and can't help but share it with the rest of us. And it was an extremely nice mate! There's a couple of examples in the pawn endgame series as well where he covers the insanely deep lines that even the engine doesn't see until it is too late.
I decided to study the Alapin yesterday and stumbled on this video. Just realized it came out the same day. Very lucky timing there, if I had searched a day earlier I would have missed this gem of a masterclass.
a4 at 14:45 would be such a troll move I would have loved to see the opponent's reaction. As always, you're amazing at conceptually explaining everything in such a simple and elegant way Danya!
I love the deeper look into which moves would be detrimental to the posituon, I think being able to find bad moves prevents mistakes and improves play dramaticly
I have been Thoroughly enjoying this speed run. It is a little more inline with my openings. I can win a two on one and hold a one on two. I like fighting on the c file. I like a fianchetto king. So I play catalan, grünfeld, and dragon(though I have been playing more tiamonov lately (just enjoying the games more)). Still, there is more in this speed run for me than most. So, thank you.
Wonderful content once again!🙏 Response to GM Danya’s comment at 20:02… imho as an old beginner this series is going over basic opening logic, and not simply rehashing a vague set of “opening principles” that at best compete for priority and at worst lead to basic inaccuracies.
Please don't think that anyone (except trolls) genuinely believe these games are boring. They are educational and entertainment content of the top draw!
thank you for a very informative & useful tactics in the Alapin variation as white, I am already liking this one & hopefully I can use it & have more success as white when playing against a Sicilian player =)
I've been watching these videos for only three days and already increased my rating 100 points. Please keep this up, and I can't wait to see you live on twitch again.
in the video on 19:48, if I play have this position with white online, Im sure black takes that pawn with the knight..strange play of black..but for the speedrun, keep up your great work and vids. Cheers!
Great video as always - I was just hoping to see a "true" kings indian game before you got into the higher elo games but its kinda not looking like that's gonna happen unfortunately. Always a treat to watch these games, regardless. Thank you!
To be fair, I'm 1200-1300 and saw bishop e3 before he brought it up. I just noticed that it was still forking the queen unless they captured with the queen
love your vids, and this one beautifully used pinned pieces and fork threats. Just a tip, don't say things like "the move is *of course*" and "everybody should see this". They may discourage lower rated players who don't see what you're talking about, but can still learn a lot from these games
Hey there Daniel great video as always, I watched the pawn endgame series and it was PURE GOLD, I was wondering will you be making more endgame videos like a rook endgame series for example? It is a very hard topic to tackle and teach but IF anyone CAN do it its you Sir I wish you all the best
I think my biggest issue at the moment is I don’t calculate ahead often (I play mostly on the phone and can’t use arrows), meaning a lot of ideas I employ end up failing despite how I feel like they should’ve worked. I’m not sure if there’s some sort of technique to practice this kind of thing to make it a habit or second nature
A game where blacks most advanced pieces in the opening were queen and king. Crazy how much danger was lurking even in the early stages where not many pieces were developed
How do you make it look so easy? Maybe I just gotta work on fundamentals. I've been stuck at 1300 for what feels like forever but I've only been playing a year
This game is a prime lesson in the importance of development. Black had zero options to defend because he/she didn't have a single piece ready (besides the vulnerable queen).
This gives black a good French. It allows them to get their light squared bishop out before playing e6 (like a caro kann but u never wasted a tempo on playing c6)
Danya, stop worrying if one or two people are telling you these low ELO games are boring. They can blow it out their ass. This stuff is gold, Jerry! Gold!
We can go for Kf1. But, let's keep it simple and play Be2. ooh. Be3 is a sexy bishop move. Let's go for it instead. I just love the contradicting competition and his will to keep it simple. lol
My favourite Danyaism is: "I know of a game where this happens; I'll show you after the game", and he actually does. Bless this under-viewed educational superpower. Chess lectures at their absolute peak. Thank you Daniel.
Fr I would have forgotten within a minute
He writes it down I think
My favorite Danyaism is the soviet school boy metaphor
His superpower is not exactly teaching chess. He teaches how to think tactically and strategically through the chess. Neither Hikaru nor even Magnus do that at this level. Maybe they just don't want to, I don't know.
I love daniel but you're kind of a suck up lol
Best TH-camr of all time, sharing this to my mom so she subs
Stoked that this series continues. I enjoy watching them as part of my morning routine.....coffee and chess
All of these videos are so unbelievably helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
the tactics in this game were so beautiful. i appreciate the lesson danya
This was the most tactically beautiful 1200 game I've ever seen!
Congratulations on the 300K subs! Thanks for the best educational chess content on TH-cam!
Thank you for this! Very helpful, since I play the Alapin. Your videos are hugely instructive.
I say, Daniel is a beast. Those videos are ... well I lack vocabulary to express how awesome I think they are.
This lesson in the Alapin is GOLD !
Me watching Danya explain Sicilian theory : "Hmm, yes, a solid idea with a lot of opportunities. I'm definitely gonna try this line."
Me actually playing against Sicilian : - e4 c5, Ke2
One of my favourite parts is where Daniel discovers a beautiful checkmate in an obscure sideline (ie 31:53) and can't help but share it with the rest of us. And it was an extremely nice mate! There's a couple of examples in the pawn endgame series as well where he covers the insanely deep lines that even the engine doesn't see until it is too late.
Absolutely clinical game loved the way you kept exploiting the fork in the mid game
woohoo 300k subs finally, big step. Congrats on that Danya and another great lesson as usual. Thank you Sensei
Just based on this game, especially the 3 options available after Na3, I'm going to study the Alapin variation hard. Thank you Danya!
7:32 is when the mindblowing starts, what a filthy move
I decided to study the Alapin yesterday and stumbled on this video. Just realized it came out the same day. Very lucky timing there, if I had searched a day earlier I would have missed this gem of a masterclass.
9:46 The only man who can EVER say “Talk about sexy” regarding CHESS. I give you Daniel Naroditsky.
Wow, such a nice opening. So cool that you know all of this. You make it look so easy!
Congrats on 300k subs Daniel!!
Thx for uploading so frequently Danya!
A great educational game and an even better analysis, the speedruns keep getting better and better ❣️
Beautiful game, Danya. Thanks again for this wonderful content.
Anybody else feel like we have been spoiled with how great these past games and danya’s instruction has been. So lucky
Great instructive video!!!! I’ve love the Sicilian content😊!!!
I enjoy watching your videos so much I told my parents about you. Incredible stuff, really.
a4 at 14:45 would be such a troll move I would have loved to see the opponent's reaction.
As always, you're amazing at conceptually explaining everything in such a simple and elegant way Danya!
".. we reap the rewards of our fine opening play". I've never had fine opening play 😂
Thanks Danya for uploading and a massive congrats on 300K subs! Many more to come!!
This is top quality educational content 👌
I love the deeper look into which moves would be detrimental to the posituon, I think being able to find bad moves prevents mistakes and improves play dramaticly
Been watching since 2019. Congrats on 300k king 👑
love your videos danya!
Me too! It’s really soothing also! I’ve already fallen to sleep to it a few times 😂
I have been Thoroughly enjoying this speed run. It is a little more inline with my openings. I can win a two on one and hold a one on two. I like fighting on the c file. I like a fianchetto king. So I play catalan, grünfeld, and dragon(though I have been playing more tiamonov lately (just enjoying the games more)). Still, there is more in this speed run for me than most. So, thank you.
Bro your use of multi-colored squares and arrows is absolutely masterful
21:35 Yes Danya, we all have the Alapin book with us.
Very nice! Informative and very entertaining.
Congratulations on 300k subscribers 🎉🎉
Crazy you faced d5 here. I’m 1500, and I don’t know that I’ve ever faced mainline in this opening
Congrats on 300K subs!!
Loved this video ❤. Everyone plays sicilian against my E4 and really enjoying Alapin opening to try. Seems achievable!
Vicious moves! Right on
Wonderful content once again!🙏
Response to GM Danya’s comment at 20:02… imho as an old beginner this series is going over basic opening logic, and not simply rehashing a vague set of “opening principles” that at best compete for priority and at worst lead to basic inaccuracies.
Congrats on the 300k!
Congratulations on hitting 300K on the channel
Loving the speed run Danya.
congrats on 300k!
Commenting for the algo. This series is 🔥
Please don't think that anyone (except trolls) genuinely believe these games are boring. They are educational and entertainment content of the top draw!
Amazing video as usual. May I know what is the Alapin opening book you have? thanks!
I believe he said it was Squeezing the Sicilian. The Alapin Variation by Khalifman/Soloviov
Thank you for the video. I just had a game today with the same opening where I could apply your theory and won it easily :D
Excellent
Thanks!
Your commentary is next level
Danya you are absolute legend
I love your contents Daniel ☺️ I have learnt a lot from you so thank you so much ☺️
The best part of my night
300k subs !!!
29:30 These kinds of tactics are what make chess great. You can go from equal position to giving up your queen with checkmate in 2 moves
thank you for a very informative & useful tactics in the Alapin variation as white, I am already liking this one & hopefully I can use it & have more success as white when playing against a Sicilian player =)
Loved it
I actually got to play Knight a3 line recently, and the opponent resigned at move 10! When they play entirely into your prep it feels so good.
I've been watching these videos for only three days and already increased my rating 100 points.
Please keep this up, and I can't wait to see you live on twitch again.
Best content on TH-cam 🎉
Congrats on 300k
in the video on 19:48, if I play have this position with white online, Im sure black takes that pawn with the knight..strange play of black..but for the speedrun, keep up your great work and vids. Cheers!
Great video as always - I was just hoping to see a "true" kings indian game before you got into the higher elo games but its kinda not looking like that's gonna happen unfortunately. Always a treat to watch these games, regardless. Thank you!
Immagine being a 1100 and seeing your opponent playing bishop E3 ahahahag
To be fair, I'm 1200-1300 and saw bishop e3 before he brought it up. I just noticed that it was still forking the queen unless they captured with the queen
Im 1200 if my opponent play that i will report cheating 😂😂😂
@@brimmed "don't lie to yourself" -gothamchess
@@brimmed Our rating add +400 when we are spectators
love your vids, and this one beautifully used pinned pieces and fork threats. Just a tip, don't say things like "the move is *of course*" and "everybody should see this". They may discourage lower rated players who don't see what you're talking about, but can still learn a lot from these games
Gotta appreciate the opponent that blitzes out all the most elegant losing moves for danya to dismantle
That was so so brutal
Hey there Daniel great video as always, I watched the pawn endgame series and it was PURE GOLD, I was wondering will you be making more endgame videos like a rook endgame series for example? It is a very hard topic to tackle and teach but IF anyone CAN do it its you Sir
I wish you all the best
The new fancy (multi color) arrows are nice :)
Could you try playing balanced/non-challenging openings and setups (ie 1. d4 2. e3)? I'd like to see you outplay people in the midgame as well!
I think my biggest issue at the moment is I don’t calculate ahead often (I play mostly on the phone and can’t use arrows), meaning a lot of ideas I employ end up failing despite how I feel like they should’ve worked. I’m not sure if there’s some sort of technique to practice this kind of thing to make it a habit or second nature
This was utterly brutal. Dear lord
thanks
Chess is amazing when one has so much knowledge as the sensei Danya has
Excellent, thank you! One small request please. Can you increase audio level a little bit? Thank you!
Danya: What’s the best move?
Me, a 1100: Bd3
Danya: That’s the engine move, but the human move is Qb3
Me: Am I… underrated? 😱😆
11:40 SNAP moment
these games feel like Paul Morphy vs Doofis and I love the fact that Danya shows how to crush Doofis
This Naroditsky guy is pretty good, he should consider making a career out of this
No one's gonna laugh at this my pal
lol
He has the potential to become a GM, or at the very least a very good bullet player. :')
Chess: Too serious to be a game. Too much of a game to be taken seriously.
90's joke
A game where blacks most advanced pieces in the opening were queen and king. Crazy how much danger was lurking even in the early stages where not many pieces were developed
Danya, congratulations on 300k 🌈✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Nice
3:42 age restricted 😆
Great video as always! Could anyone explain the point of purchasing opening theory books rather than just messing around with stockfish ?
What book do you recommend on the Alapin?
When Danya says "mental rolodex," I must confess I refuse to believe Danya is old enough to have actually used a rolodex before :D
This was a lot of fun, and very instructive!
Is it just me, though, or is the audio really quiet?
Any thoughts on facing the delayed alapin as black. Is it still the same principles in the opening? So either pay d4 or nf3?
No, in the Delayed Alapin you can prevent White from ever playing d4 unless he loses time with Be2-Bb5+
How do you make it look so easy? Maybe I just gotta work on fundamentals. I've been stuck at 1300 for what feels like forever but I've only been playing a year
Learn how to calculate and visualize.
This game is a prime lesson in the importance of development. Black had zero options to defend because he/she didn't have a single piece ready (besides the vulnerable queen).
I learned the Alapin from Aman`s building habits, there he recommends 2f3, what are the prons and cons compered to the immediate c3?
after 2 d5 by black, is there any merit to transposing into a french with the move 3. e5 instead of 3. exd5 or is it just preference?
This gives black a good French. It allows them to get their light squared bishop out before playing e6 (like a caro kann but u never wasted a tempo on playing c6)
Yeah Black can play Bf5/Bg4, solidify his/her center with d6 and genuinely have a comfortable game
Preference.
300k subs!
Why your volume is so low? Just to let you know. Great video as always.
What are the best books to buy for 1000-1500??
Danya, stop worrying if one or two people are telling you these low ELO games are boring. They can blow it out their ass. This stuff is gold, Jerry! Gold!
We can go for Kf1. But, let's keep it simple and play Be2. ooh. Be3 is a sexy bishop move. Let's go for it instead. I just love the contradicting competition and his will to keep it simple. lol