People talk a lot about how awesome these free videos are from the perspective of trying to learn chess (and they’re totally right), but I also want to shout out Danya for how relaxing they are!! I’m not studying these games, but they’ve totally changed my nightly routine and help me so much to calm down and fall asleep, thanks Danya!!!
me too! i see danyas videos during night where i can focus better and learn, the best about his videos is that is not a normal chess class, is also entertaining, you don't get bored, danya explains in detail each move and its value, is just amazing! Danya is an amazing teacher and instructor.
In contrast to this, don't try winding down and going to sleep with an Alex Banzea video unless you want to be startled awake thinking you just had a heart attack when he randomly screams into the mic
I love you Danya. I’m going through such a touch patch in life and I’m always sad everyday. I can sometimes escape with chess if I’m watching your videos. Please never stop speedruns no matter what. Thank You
I'm there with u buddy. Relaxing and engaging chess content from Danya helps me fall asleep when there is nothing that can help me calm down and sleep peacefully.
Danya one suggestion as a regular viewer of your content, could you maybe do playlists for specific openings? I have gotten into sicilian just by watching your speedrun games and it'd be nice to have them all in a playlist because the re-watch value is tremendous since I can't remember shit
One great way to memorise the moves, although pretty ambitious one, would be to open a chess board and make all the mentioned moves yourself as you follow the video, up until a point when you can literally play the whole game all by yourself.
I just began playing chess three months ago at the ripe age of 36. I wanted to thank you because you have have no clue how much you have helped me through your videos as well as the course I bought from you. Really well done and I actually really like the structure of it, with the downloadable pgn files! It’s beyond measure compared to other courses I have. Really well done! Thank you Danya.
These series are LEGENDARY!! Playing games online is not enough to get better or much more than 1600, then if you add tactics exercises you can get around 1900 but then you start to play against people that knows the main opening lines, some of them in some depth, and you get outplayed badly. At that point these content explaining openings, ramifications, general concepts and tactics are really needed and can push you 200 or so more points. After that I guess you need a personal coach, but for the vast majority of us this is exactly what we need 👍👍👍
36:43 Wow, props to Daniel for taking the time to look up the proper pronunciation of "Scheveningen"! Or at least as close as us non-Dutch speakers can get. (SKAY-ven-ing-en, rather than she-VEN-in-gen)
Danya. Thank u for another instructional video. Just by understanding some positional chess ideas you taught and simply playing principled chess, I rose from 1500 to 1700. I know it might not be as huge of an increase as some of your other viewers, but it is still a substantial increase for me personally. Ty
I am so greatful for such amazing instructive games, such positional and tactical mastery is so beautiful to watch and learn about, this is why I love chess, the limitless ways to evolve the positions to create such a sharp tense game. Much love for helping me get from beginner to 1500 in about 6 months man ❤
This community is amazing. Only praise and gratitude. You deserve that danya! Extra thanks for this video because it is what i play as black. As white i play the jobava and while I'm not that good yet it has been more fun than the 4 knights. Sorry for the wall. Best wishes!
About a4: there's a typical idea in the main line of the Schmidt Benoni where white also plays Bb5+ and then plays a4 to prevent b5 prophylactically because a6 comes with tempo
Love your videos Danya! Not only they're great for learning, they're also a perfect watch for winding down. I'm afraid to say that the audio is clipping quite a bit, it's not distracting but it is noticeable on my headphones. Figured I should let you know!! Keep doing what you do, best educational Chess content on TH-cam by a long shot.
I didn't want to say this before to not devalue your work, but I'm gonna say it now since other people mentioned it. I watch your videos to sleep and I'm really happy that you no longer thank subs with loud voice. Thanks!
Thanks for all the videos. I learn so much from each video they are really amazing. BTW if you want to pronounce "scheveningen" without going full Dutch, it's much closer to just say "skay ven ing en" (which isn't too hard to say at all). Then if you want to do the full thing you would replace the k sound with the "ch" sound from the Scottish word "loch".
At 21:00 Nxe4 almost works, because white can only take back with the knight and then black has d5 fork, except that white can then take the f6 bishop with check (Nxf6+) and save himself.
Small remark: Scheveningen is not pronounced like shenanigan. It's more like SKHAY-vuh-ning-en, with the main stress on the first syllable and ch being pronounced like the Russian x.
51:45 paused the video. I think the winning move for white is actually c3. either you deflect the bishop off the diagonal allowing knight e7, or else any square on the same diagonal it can be captured
Fascinating lines there after Bb4! I was thinking white would want to deflect the bishop off it's diagonal so white could play Ne7, but missed the idea of intercepting the queen to allow the mating attack. Have to remember that problem like idea.
The B knight is the MVP. Maneuver Nb8-d7-c5-d7-b8-d7-f6-d7-f8-e6-f4-e2-c3xb1 is brilliant. Also, a very interesting structure with black bishop on a8, black knight on b8 and white bishop on c8.
Just by how depleted one feels after even just 10 minutes into the video, we can understand how deep is the analysis and the study of this positions by the GM. Ed: I managed to see the entire hour! The tactics shown for white are crazy in this game!
Yooo Danya, if possible could you do a game playing the English opening so I can see how you play it as a 2300 player. Would be interesting to see your take on the opening.
That move Ne6 at 35:30 is brutal, as well as Nf4 that followed. If a 2100 rated player played those moves against me I would report him for cheating haha
This is a speed run he starts from 500 elo all the way to 2300 elo this is educational purpose only for viewers so we can get a GM opinion in these types of games not everyone is a GM these are only lessons
hey danya, if you're playing openings you play yourself now at this level, can you play a spanish next instead of the four knights scotch? thank you for the videos!
I’ve had similar audio issues when recording at a different frequency than what was set in the project file of my editing software. Also this type of issue is typical for lose connections/bad xlr cable
I really hope you know how much these free lessons mean to us. Thank you Danya
Free and not free... Hit like anyways guys
A good thing is that he actually gets ad revenue and exposure so it’s a win win for us all big up D N
People talk a lot about how awesome these free videos are from the perspective of trying to learn chess (and they’re totally right), but I also want to shout out Danya for how relaxing they are!! I’m not studying these games, but they’ve totally changed my nightly routine and help me so much to calm down and fall asleep, thanks Danya!!!
lol same, I put these videos on to wind down and go to bed
Bro I hate to say it but, that's just also what I do 💀
Tho talking bout the watch time 😂
me too! i see danyas videos during night where i can focus better and learn, the best about his videos is that is not a normal chess class, is also entertaining, you don't get bored, danya explains in detail each move and its value, is just amazing! Danya is an amazing teacher and instructor.
In contrast to this, don't try winding down and going to sleep with an Alex Banzea video unless you want to be startled awake thinking you just had a heart attack when he randomly screams into the mic
@@depan55 ANDreeeeaaaaa!!!
This man is one of the greatest teachers I've ever learned from, academically or otherwise.
I love you Danya. I’m going through such a touch patch in life and I’m always sad everyday. I can sometimes escape with chess if I’m watching your videos. Please never stop speedruns no matter what. Thank You
Hope it gets better ❤
Sucks to hear man, keep your head up.
I'm there with u buddy. Relaxing and engaging chess content from Danya helps me fall asleep when there is nothing that can help me calm down and sleep peacefully.
The opponent played really well for most of the game.
Nbd6 idea interfering with both Bishop’s control of e7 and Queen’s control of f6 was absolutely stunning!
Those computer lines at 50:26 were wild. Beautiful stuff.
Danya one suggestion as a regular viewer of your content, could you maybe do playlists for specific openings? I have gotten into sicilian just by watching your speedrun games and it'd be nice to have them all in a playlist because the re-watch value is tremendous since I can't remember shit
One great way to memorise the moves, although pretty ambitious one, would be to open a chess board and make all the mentioned moves yourself as you follow the video, up until a point when you can literally play the whole game all by yourself.
This was just phenomenal. I learned so much from this, and I don’t even play the Sicilian.
There's no way I'm missing any speedrunds from now on. I've been waiting for another video. Keep up the great content champ!!!!!!!❤🎉
I just began playing chess three months ago at the ripe age of 36. I wanted to thank you because you have have no clue how much you have helped me through your videos as well as the course I bought from you. Really well done and I actually really like the structure of it, with the downloadable pgn files! It’s beyond measure compared to other courses I have. Really well done! Thank you Danya.
His level of explaining chess concepts is so far ahead of everyone else's. By far my favorite chess educator, thanks Danya for all the content!
Commenting even before watching the game😊, cuz I trust Danya!!
commenting what?
These series are LEGENDARY!! Playing games online is not enough to get better or much more than 1600, then if you add tactics exercises you can get around 1900 but then you start to play against people that knows the main opening lines, some of them in some depth, and you get outplayed badly. At that point these content explaining openings, ramifications, general concepts and tactics are really needed and can push you 200 or so more points. After that I guess you need a personal coach, but for the vast majority of us this is exactly what we need 👍👍👍
Danya as always an awesome teacher and I also commend his opponent for playing such a tenacious fighting game!
36:43 Wow, props to Daniel for taking the time to look up the proper pronunciation of "Scheveningen"! Or at least as close as us non-Dutch speakers can get. (SKAY-ven-ing-en, rather than she-VEN-in-gen)
Danya. Thank u for another instructional video.
Just by understanding some positional chess ideas you taught and simply playing principled chess, I rose from 1500 to 1700. I know it might not be as huge of an increase as some of your other viewers, but it is still a substantial increase for me personally.
Ty
I am so greatful for such amazing instructive games, such positional and tactical mastery is so beautiful to watch and learn about, this is why I love chess, the limitless ways to evolve the positions to create such a sharp tense game. Much love for helping me get from beginner to 1500 in about 6 months man ❤
the computer lines for this one were wild! amazing stuff. Our opponent put up a good fight, props to them.
This community is amazing. Only praise and gratitude. You deserve that danya!
Extra thanks for this video because it is what i play as black. As white i play the jobava and while I'm not that good yet it has been more fun than the 4 knights.
Sorry for the wall. Best wishes!
Breadth taking, I was on the edge of my seat, both for the game and analysis.
This was such an interesting game! Thanks to Danya for breaking it so well for us
About a4: there's a typical idea in the main line of the Schmidt Benoni where white also plays Bb5+ and then plays a4 to prevent b5 prophylactically because a6 comes with tempo
1:25 Peruvian GM Esteban Canal, not Spanish, great video, thank you!
36:46 Excellent pronounciation! First time I've heard it pronounced correctly by someone who isn't Dutch 👌
Great video. I skipped to the end so I can say that and now will watch the whole thing.
I enjoy more these videos than any show on Netflix
Love your videos Danya! Not only they're great for learning, they're also a perfect watch for winding down.
I'm afraid to say that the audio is clipping quite a bit, it's not distracting but it is noticeable on my headphones. Figured I should let you know!!
Keep doing what you do, best educational Chess content on TH-cam by a long shot.
Great insight. Thought training. It really helps with the overwhelm and confusion that happens all too often
In condensed positions like you had early in this Scheveningen Sicilian, Kasparov would always talk about the coiled spring waiting to unwind ....
I didn't want to say this before to not devalue your work, but I'm gonna say it now since other people mentioned it.
I watch your videos to sleep and I'm really happy that you no longer thank subs with loud voice.
Thanks!
Finding Kbd6 in less than a minute made my day. Don't know what to tell you Dannia, your video actually help. Please do keep up the good work.
This is literallt the most amazing chess experience and chess video I have seen EVER! This literallt made my week holycowwww
This guys brilliance is refreshing to see
Thanks for all the videos. I learn so much from each video they are really amazing. BTW if you want to pronounce "scheveningen" without going full Dutch, it's much closer to just say "skay ven ing en" (which isn't too hard to say at all). Then if you want to do the full thing you would replace the k sound with the "ch" sound from the Scottish word "loch".
th-cam.com/video/uWmMxzTKlcw/w-d-xo.html
Timo244's immortal game. Best speedrun game yet
I’ve had this saved on my watch later list all day until I’ve finally got the time to watch.
i love playing the canal attack and now I can't do it anymore with such a great video explaining the defense
Dude these theory speed runs are so amazing! Thanks Danya
these videos have helped my chess growth so much. thank you danya!!!
At 21:00 Nxe4 almost works, because white can only take back with the knight and then black has d5 fork, except that white can then take the f6 bishop with check (Nxf6+) and save himself.
Thanks for the endless knowledge you have given.
It is a very instructive video.Thank you.
How do these vids not have like a million viewers? They should have gone viral a long time ago.
Small remark: Scheveningen is not pronounced like shenanigan. It's more like SKHAY-vuh-ning-en, with the main stress on the first syllable and ch being pronounced like the Russian x.
51:45 paused the video. I think the winning move for white is actually c3. either you deflect the bishop off the diagonal allowing knight e7, or else any square on the same diagonal it can be captured
Fascinating lines there after Bb4! I was thinking white would want to deflect the bishop off it's diagonal so white could play Ne7, but missed the idea of intercepting the queen to allow the mating attack. Have to remember that problem like idea.
That was really great! Some extraordinary tactics, and I learned a lot.
Amazing videos. Thank you Daniel
Incredible game. Thanks for the analysis.
The B knight is the MVP. Maneuver Nb8-d7-c5-d7-b8-d7-f6-d7-f8-e6-f4-e2-c3xb1 is brilliant. Also, a very interesting structure with black bishop on a8, black knight on b8 and white bishop on c8.
There are still audio issues. At least with good headphones on I can hear some crunchiness on your plosives.
43:39 Casually blundering into +6.5 after Nxe4, Rxc6 😂
Chess is brutal.
This new haircut makes you feel so influential and powerful. Like I could just submit to you and your learning yk
Femboy...
Beautiful chess, good job dude. Love this series
great video. entertaining and informative
Just by how depleted one feels after even just 10 minutes into the video, we can understand how deep is the analysis and the study of this positions by the GM. Ed: I managed to see the entire hour! The tactics shown for white are crazy in this game!
The endgame was a pure art
Thankyou so much for the valuable videos
The opponent was underrated af. Found very stubborn defences for a while
Trying to improve on Najdorf Sicilian, this is amazing, especially having the commentary + engine explanations open :)
This was amazing.
GG! awesome ! The Sicilian is supposed to put you on the edge of your seat. Thanks
Thanks for the consistent uploads Danya!
The hedgehog structure also can come about via the Sicilian against 1.e4 via the Kan Sicilian with 5.c4 by White
1:30 I'm mad naroditsky is hiding the secret queen D7 line
51:48
I solved it. Puzzle actually helps with those tactics. Have gotten a lot better
As someone who's from scheveningen, thanks for the great video! (btw its not a city)
The Hague is amazing
This might be my favourite video yet!! This is 500 elo above my level but I think it could be a good defence for me!
@ 36:12, Forking the king and the rook-forking square was 10/10.
Nitpicking as a Dutchi. The shvenegingen structure? Schee-ve-nin-gen, for English speakers: Ss-gh-a-vuh-ning-un. A small town near The Hague
Danya, I miss the puzzle solving videos.
Thank you!
Советская школа - самая сильная школа) Спасибо за ваши видео!
It sounds like your microphone is clipping just the slightest bit.
Danya might not see this but if you play black again could you try the Scandinavian defense? Where they take the pawn instead of pushing
what a game!
Yooo Danya, if possible could you do a game playing the English opening so I can see how you play it as a 2300 player. Would be interesting to see your take on the opening.
He's not 2300 elo player he's 2600+ elo international Grand Master
this game is straight up a movie
Thanks!
Thank you
Good video!
That move Ne6 at 35:30 is brutal, as well as Nf4 that followed. If a 2100 rated player played those moves against me I would report him for cheating haha
Phenomenal content
I like playing the Sicilian Shenanigans Variation
Props to timo224, almost played what might've been the game of his life
Thanks 🙏 great info.... just curious why your rating is 2100, being a GM?
This is a speed run he starts from 500 elo all the way to 2300 elo this is educational purpose only for viewers so we can get a GM opinion in these types of games not everyone is a GM these are only lessons
great video!
hey danya, if you're playing openings you play yourself now at this level, can you play a spanish next instead of the four knights scotch? thank you for the videos!
mind fire
It would be nice to have a video about the Taimanov variation, nice video!
I clicked as soon as I got the notification
Congrats me too
Me threee
Your schedule is dizzying Danya. Thanks for posting.
Best chess channel
I’m totally obsessed with chess
As a higher rated viewer hoping for a najdorf game, thank you 😎
I’ve had similar audio issues when recording at a different frequency than what was set in the project file of my editing software. Also this type of issue is typical for lose connections/bad xlr cable
Lol I had playback speed on 0.5 for the bullet arena and now I put it on 1.5 for the theory video!
That game made me sad, I wanted the opponent to hold up longer
very good game